Celebrate recovery?

[WishfulThinking123]

Recently my T suggested that I join a group like this to have some more support with real people other than online lol...I have friends sure but none of them are really a support/someone I talk to about things like my PTSD or depression. I was jw if anyone has had an experience with this and what it was like? I have never been to any kind of group like this.

 

[Deleted member 541]

When they start a group called PTSD anonymous I might consider joining. LOL

 

[Deleted member 44517]

I have heard of it but not tried it. My t has made the same recommendation btw. Isn't it for addiction? I've heard that people use it for sex addiction which might be beneficial.

 

[WishfulThinking123]

it's for anything and everything...even codependency issues

 

[ladee]

I attended a lot of things like that my first few years clean and sober.... it was a lot of fun, found out we could have fun without chemical help, and made great friends..... so you never know until you show up.... could be fun and meet new people,,, you can always leave.... but I would sure give it a try. Nothing to lose.

 

[EveHarrington]

The website says its Christ centered.

I'm a Christian but still, don't want to be involved in "Christian" activities outside my denomination as I don't believe/follow things that are a part of other denominations.

 

[WishfulThinking123]

I think I am going to give it a shot tomorrow evening...thanks for the replies! I will let you know how it goes ;)

 

[WishfulThinking123]

Plus it'll surprise my T in counseling this week because, when she brought it up last week I basically said no way...I like to keep things interesting lol

 

[KerriJ]

I've gone a couple times. It's helpful some times, but can be a bit "preachy."

I have found more strength/help in Codependents Anonymous meetings.

 

[IDK]

In general, I can't stand 12 step groups but if I needed a date, then I'd go. (Think fight club) As far as it being Christ-centered that means the people are probably more screwed up than the ones you'd be forced to hob knob with at AA meetings most of which are court ordered. I go to church and I don't care anymore what anyone else has to say about God. I like the people there, but I don't like them that much. Not enough to hang out with them. Is this really the only way we can meet other people? Do I really want to meet other people with problems like mine? What happens if you look at someone you feel comfortable with because "they are at least as screwed up as I am." lol. That's a great basis for what? A relationship! What else? Oh, my.

 

[WishfulThinking123]

Well I tried it and it was great! Glad I went...the people were great and welcoming

 

[ladee]

Great....wasn't it fun to see how many other things you have in common and that laughter is universal... like minded people usually have very interesting lives and hobbies and talents.... so much to learn from others, and have fun too !!! Hope you found a few you would like to learn more about and make possible friendships... Proud of you for showing up !!!