Why do Narcotics Anonymous meetings trigger me?
Question by rainbowlamby87: Why do Narcotics Anonymous meetings trigger me?
I know this is fricking strange, but sometimes at NA meetings I feel triggered, or like I want to use more for some reason… I don’t understand why. I know it should be the total opposite. It doesn’t triggerm e badly, but just a bit, that isn’t normal is it? It does at the same time help in many ways too though and make me want a new life. So I don’t know. I don’t understnad why this is and if it’s normal or if I am just messed?
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Answer by cpottratz
well if u put an addict of any sort around a bunch of ppl with the same problem and then talk about said problem it will bring out the urge to go participate in that activity. the fact that your urge is low compared to what is when u are “using” and that being in the group is giving you the drive to better your life stick with it. and congrats on trying to stay clean and sober. i know its not easy
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September 6th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
You don’t like being told what is right or wrong for you.
You have an authority problem and they are “the system” for telling you how to live.
I hope you stay clean and I would bring this up at your next meeting
I strongly doubt you are the one guy who feels like this.
September 6th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
Two reasons I can think of: you’re reminded of drugs, and the meetings may make you tense. I think it’s perfectly normal and understandable, someone was complaining here the other day that whenever they saw something about stopping smoking they had a craving for a cigarette. And I’m guessing your right that it helps, too, because every time you overcome that need you’re adding to the armor that will keep you from using again, drawing on the strength of the group.
September 6th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
I can totally relate to what you are talking about. The same thing happened to me. I have now been sober for 28 months and I do not go to NA Meetings. ( If I do go its once or twice a year). I go to AA meetings almost every day and replace alcohol for drugs when someone shares. I used to drink alot as well so the tranisition was really smooth for me. I also realize that people were more serious about their recovery in AA instead of NA. I hoped this helped.