Is there a version of recovery that isn't group meetings?
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RecoveryHome team Team
asked 3 months ago
For introverts and people with social anxiety, a circle of chairs can feel impossible. Are there real alternatives to group meetings?
RH
RecoveryHome team Team
answered 7 days ago · general information, not medical advice
Yes. People recover through many paths. Options include:
- One-on-one counseling with an addiction-experienced therapist
- Medication support through a doctor, where appropriate
- Online meetings where you can keep your camera off and just listen. AA and NA both list online meetings, and secular, workbook-style mutual-help groups exist too.
- Structured recovery apps and online communities, including this Q&A
One caution: "not meetings" shouldn't become "no people at all." Isolation is a real risk in early recovery, so choose something that keeps you connected to others. Many people find group settings easier later on, so it's fine to revisit it.
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