~Topic~ "Remember that we deal with alcohol, cunning, baffling, powerful! Without help it is too much for us. But there is One who has all power that One is...
"The great fact is just this, and nothing less: That we have had deep and effective spiritual experiences which have revolutionized our whole attitude toward...
Andy, I once had those rational thoughts also. But the disease of alcoholism is irrational. Rational thoughts become a memory. I almost lost it all. I was at...
Laura, Welcome to the group and congratulations on SEVENTEEN DAYS!!! Keep up the good work and keep posting here to let us know how you're doing. Elsie...
STEP TWO: Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. "Take it easy. The hoop you have to jump through is a lot wider than ...
Andy, If you are a real alcoholic...drinking may very well cost you your life!!! This is not a religeous program it is spiritual. We learn in a moralistic way...
Hi Andy welcome to the group. If you can find another way to stop drinking, please let me know. All of us AA members have tried ways to control or stop our...
Hey everyone. I finally got health insurance and didn't hesitate a second. Yesturday I saw a counsler and a pshciatrist, rather they saw me. After seeing the...
... part I don't (and won't) believe in god, and don't ... I am an atheist that has recovered from the disease of alcoholism using the 12 Steps of AA....
... posts in reply to my original post, and have come to the realization that you guys know what you're all talking about....I don't. Like a lot of people...
Hi Andy...I'm so glad you are willing to give it a try...open- mindedness can do some real wonders! Anyway, I would like to suggest one thing...put as much...
Andy, You should be able to contact your local AA office they are ususally listed in the Blue pages of your phone book. They will put you in touch with...
Mason, and it worked for Bill W and the rest of us too ! Jocelyn ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Easier than ever with...
(Big Smile) Welcome home Andy. You have made my day. Just keep coming back. If you haven't already look up Alcoholics anynomous in the phone book. They can...
LOL - Andy - we think this way IS practical!! *wink* We are not any particular religion, belief or faith. It's all our own, personal understanding. Again -...
That's awesome... open mind. A third of the way there! *wink* H-onesty O-pen-mindedness W-illingness That's HOW we do it around here! Way to go, Andy. Keep...
You bet Andy........ I am very glad you stuck around and read all those posts (smile). Shows some willingness and that is a HUGE start... Looking foward to...
If you really believe..."drinking is gonna cost me my LIFE"...as i did...you won't care what path you travel to get to sobriety...as has been said...AA is not...
I had no idea how to do that at all...I didn't understand it...but that's okay. Luckily, I didn't have to walk into the first meeting with much understanding...
New Person ....be gentle. Wondering What your thoughts were on if there is a difference between an Alcoholic or an Abuser/Dependent? Reason being ...my...
wwell...I have taken trazadone for almost 2 years...i have a sleep disorder and it helps me sleep..its non narcotic...and i have not had any problems with...
Ok...i can be gentle... :) i am not certain of the term Abuser/Dependent...but here are some of my thoughts on being an alcoholic... they are based on my...
Hi Mike... only use it to sleep. If it is prescribed by a psychiatrist... I would use it. I know they can make mistakes but... sleep is important for mental...
