I have no idea were to begin to help my self move on. I have joined AA and I will no longer drink, but I feel overwhelmed with regret and embarrassment from how I have behaved. I’m to ashamed to leave my flat today incase I bump into anyone.
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Hi @apk. First of all let me assure you that many of us on here have been in that place. I certainly have. For now if you really feel to uncomfortable about meeting certain people then don’t. But also don’t isolate yourself from the world. The fact you have joined aa means that you know that your time of regret wasn’t the real you and you want change.
Most folks on here understand this and know there will be reason(s) for you being where you were in your life. Keep coming back and read some other posts and you will see that in a way you fit in. You may want to open up at some point, but by all means its all in your time and you don’t have to. We try to have a bit of fun as well and joke and laugh. Keep it up. Stay sober and hope to here from you soon 
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Thankyou for your kinds words! I downloaded this app today as I only admitted I had a problem last night. It has been so good to see I’m not alone!
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Been there a billion times… it’s not a nice feeling but you will get over it. A lot worce things going on the world! I wouldn’t even answer my door or phone when I feel like this. Scared shitless of even my own shadow!.. as they say , u will be tomorrow’s fish n chip paper 
… old news. Heal your self today and stay calm. Your gonna be ok. I promise you. Keep posting and get positive… 
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WOOHOOO welcome to one of the best life changing decision you can make for yourself… sobriety! So glad you’re here
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Thankyou so much x
Thankyou this app has already started to calm my worrying. Everyone is so lovely
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It does. Just read everything lol. You are def far from alone. This app is the best thing I’ve ever come across. Stops me going off my head with worry and shame. We all in this together.
Welcome by the way 
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You are not the only here that thinks they made a wreck of it either. Good choice to stop, good choice to go to AA. You can still make good choices 
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We’ve all felt the shame of things done in the past but stick with AA and you’ll soon figure out the solutions
Hi,
I had the same problem after a few “incidents” and I felt humiliated to go out into the street again, but I used the CBT technique to put myself out there and it worked. A couple of people said something like sobered up yet but I simply laughed it off which gave me an overwhelming calming feeling as I arrived back home. Don’t hide from the world as everyone has their demons; hidden or not!
James
Times a great healer I know it’s an old saying and I bet we’ve all done things we regret. Stay the strong 
Welcome apk, you are on a journey like the rest of us to be the best version of yourself. Let the past go and start anew, when you feel yourself being pulled back to old habits, pick up this app and read the posts until the feeling has passed, you will be so proud you did. Good luck!!
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