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Sep 13, 2008, 08:52 AM
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I'm giving a talk at an open AA meeting on Monday night. Some of you may have seen my post on it in the recovery forum. Well after getting feedback in a couple of different forums and talking to my sponsor and a few other people, I've decided to be honest and open and talk about my mental health issues and treatment as they pertain to my recovery. It's the only way I feel I can honestly tell my story. But it's going to be my first time talking publically, and in front of an audience, about my struggles with mental illness and about my hospitalization. Mental health issues are sometimes kind of a hidden topic at AA, so I'm hoping that by being open, I can help someone who maybe struggles but has been afraid to talk about it or seek help.
I hope it goes ok, but I'm feeling kind of vulnerable, and I'm afraid of being judged, so any moral support would be greatly appreciated. --splitimage
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Sep 13, 2008, 11:09 AM
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 Good for you! I would caution you to tell less than more. Review your speech, and if it seems in some places you have to keep talking to explain something you just said, then that is an area you might want to cut back on. There is always later to share more, but once shared, you can't pull it back, and will be explaining alot to some people, for a long time.Good wishes!
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Sep 14, 2008, 03:41 PM
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((((((((splitimage))))))) i have every confidence you will not only do great but probably help at least one person there who has felt too stigmatized to admit to mental health problems. i got told a lot of folks over here who go for alcohol counselling have mental health problems but feel too stigmatized to say so...so go you and hold your head high, you'll do great i'm sure!
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#4
Sep 14, 2008, 08:17 PM
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Good luck. I get nervous, anxious and scared in front of other people when talking, too. Just remember that some of them, if not all, may have the same fears you do.
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Sep 14, 2008, 08:41 PM
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How very proud you should be! (Ok, probably scared, too, but very proud). Not only will you telling your story help in your recovery, but without a doubt it will help someone elses recovery, too. You are very brave!
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Sep 14, 2008, 11:43 PM
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Good for you! At AA, people will not judge you, but they will listen and discuss. Kinda like PsychCentral!
Best of luck! bfG |
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