Episode 30 - Seeking Help

Emergency Protocol

Jackie talks about her recent experience of realizing she needed additional help, selecting a new therapist, signing up for mental health coaching, and obtaining a psychiatrist referral. While taking action is a great first step, that doesn’t mean it feels easy.

Denise shares her experiences of seeking help. For her, the waiting game is incredibly tedious and, sometimes, offputting. But there is growth! Like when she willingly waited in lines in Japan… She received a lot of help from AA through sponsorship. They discuss anonymity's role in those relationships and the responsibility of being a container for someone.

The duo wraps up by discussing what’s been happening lately in their lives and how to chip away at the piles of to-do’s. They continue to get closer to the launch of their in-person meetings, which they hope will be a great place for people to take that courageous first step of asking for help. Be sure to sign up below if you’re interested in attending!

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Topics Covered:

(01:09) Back to square one: getting help

(05:48) Juggling referrals and new therapist meetings

(12:13) Waiting in lines in Japan

(19:56) Sponsorship help in AA

(24:38) Getting clear to stop the spiral

(28:21) One outing a day

Resources Mentioned:

• Meeting signup form
• Find a Twelve Step group near you
• Sign up for meeting notifications

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