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Edited: 10/27/2010 10:34 AM by
Fear Of The Unknown
I'm feeling a lot of uncertainty in my life right now. I am enrolled in an intensive outpatient year long program for a D.U.I. We are required to attend a minimum of 8 A.A. meetings per month. so I have been going frequently and have actually grown fond of them. I have been going to a meeting almost every night for the past 2 months.
 
I feel like a higher power wants me to get a sponsor and work the steps, but I can't seem to accept the fact that I need a sponsor. If I don't work the steps I know i will relapse. I am currently unemployed and hurting for cash. I feel like i'm just being super unproductive and lazy.
 
I am feeling more and more depressed going back to my old behaviors. (I have been clean off drugs & alcohol since August 26th 10) but still smoke pot,(need to quit that too). I feel like I am in a rut, on the verge of a relapse. I just want to get loaded. 
 
I need to get a sponsor, start working the steps, and begin the recovery process once and for all. but I guess I am just subconsciously fearful of what that path may hold- it's the unknown.

What should I do?
Edited: 10/27/2010 10:35 AM by
You are so right in feeling scared of what this path entails for you.  That is normal.  Nobody likes to feel so out of control and go into situations that are unfamiliar.  In this situation, I think your higher power is right on track.  Getting a sponsor and working the program will only benefit you.  Having a sponsor is just more support for you to stay clean.  Why wouldn't anybody want more support?  But, I know that it is scary for you. 

You are also right about the pot.  It most likely is the reason for your laziness and feelings of depression.  Quit the pot and get your sponsor.  You will feel better knowing you are totally clean and ready to take on life without drugs and alcohol.  (Congratulations by the way!!!) 

If you want to talk to one of our counselors, we are here 24/7.  Just give us a call anytime.  We are here for you and you can bounce your ideas off of us anytime. 

Good luck in your sobriety and start moving forward today!

Take care,
Naina, Counselor