I went to NA meetings when I was younger for drug and alcohol problems, but it's been a long time since I've joined any kind of NA group. I'm 20 years old, and I was in complete denial until a good friend of mine told me I have a problem with drugs. That made me look at my past and really think about things, and now I know I need help.
Ever since I was 14 I've been struggling with dependancy on one thing or another. First it was self-injury (cutting, to be specific). Then it moved on to alcohol, weed, pills, painkillers, and cocaine. In the past 3 weeks alone I have blown $1000 on drugs, bringing my bank account into the negatives. My use has ruined my home life and strained many of my friendships. I don't even know who I am anymore. I've made horrible, stupid decisions while under the influence, and I've done things that will continue to affect my life for years to come.
I was a little hesitant to join an NA group, because I'm not sure if it will really help. I think it will be nice to have a place to vent my feelings to though, and at least to try to get some support.
I guess the one question I have for now is whether or not simply being in an online NA group will be enough, or if I should also attend in-person NA groups?
Hi Allison, you are in the right place Welcome! NA will help. We are living proof. Attend a meeting as soon as possible and get ready for your life to change. Go to as many meetings as possible, it will help. As you become involved you will get clean. I wish you all the best and we understand how you are feeling right now. I only have 5 months clean so there will be other people on this site to help you better than I can. I know one thing, you have made the right choice and you are heading in the right direction.
clean and serene Kenh.
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God is the only one you can depend on in recovery.
Welcome to the Group Allison and glad you realize you not only need help but you want help thats a good step.
Definetly get to some real live meetings in your area get the NA book find someone to help you with life and stay clean staying clean is another first step, admitting powerlesness and unmanageablity in your life is the begining then continue to work threw the steps with a sponsor and live the program and things start to change sometimes slowly sometimes fast ,just give yourself and the program a chance to work in your life .
We have all made bad decisions that seem insurmountable at the time. I have a 24 year old friend in recovery who had to bury his brother 3 years ago. Heroin stole both of their lives.
He found a path to recovery that has changed his life, and you can too. Don't beat yourself to death over what's happened. Find some groups to attend. Stay off drugs for today. There is a path for you which you MUST take, just asking for help is a great start......
I am very honored to be able to say that I sponsor a young lady who is 19 years old and in May (God willing) will have 3 years clean. I would say that you are in the right place!!
Definately get to some meetings and keep your ears open and start taking some suggestions.
