JackB
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he/himJoined May 2021
745Sessions
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6934Peers
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321Sessions
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Executive Coach.
ManagementConsultant
Behavior Analyst
he/him
I am a divorced 73 year old man who became addicted to alcohol at age 64. After 2 1/2 years I entered an outpatient program. Shortly thereafter, I began to experience strong anxiety sensations and was diagnosed with Social and Generalized Anxiety. I have experienced emotional abuse in the past. I value peer support as an integral part of my recovery from alcohol abuse and managing my anxiety.
Since I knew the value of peer support from my alcohol-abuse recovery, I went looking for support to help manage my anxiety. I found therapists holding 90-minute sessions for 6-8 people for $60-80 per session, but not true peer support. Until (thru MeetUp) I joined ShareWell. I have been delighted with my experience and now host regular anxiety support meetings.
I hope to contribute my own story, my successes and failures, and my learnings to the collective consciousness of ShareWell. I hope to obtain a feeling of being understood and accepted, a sense of being where I belong, and practical tips and techniques I can apply to my everyday life.