Alcohol Recovery Without 12 Steps Community Group

This group was created to explore various recovery paths for Alcoholism. We generally chose to explore paths outside of the AA model, or ones which incorporate, but are not limited to AA. Anyone wanting to learn and explore how to become free from alcohol addiction are welcome. Our main goal is to support each other with compassion and decency, while remaining open minded...

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deleted_user 11/30/2008

This is a repeat of something I put up on the main board. After being very good for awhile and holding things together, I blew it. I drank 10 beers and I think I embarrassed myself. This sucks.

Yes, I'll get back on that horse and ride it. Yes, I'll examine what went wrong. But it still sucks.

It wasn't particularly fun- just a compulsion. I can remember when I used to enjoy a buzz but I don't think I can do that any more.

There are a few things that I may need to face to get a handle on this

deleted_user 11/30/2008

The key for me in addiction recovery is that it all depends on how one views things.

lennie61 11/30/2008

I have had more than 1 day 1, and know how you feel.

But you seem to sound positive.

Yes it sucks but that's life.

try to face the things you need to, and keep on posting and letting us know how you are doing.

deleted_user 11/30/2008

You have not lost.You are winning big time.I have done the same thing.The thing is when I drink at that that point,it does not mean a thing.That is a sign of prgress.Take it that way and go on with what you were doing. Your friend Monty.

kathyrsh 11/30/2008

don't kick yourself jacker.. we all stumble now and then..glad you didn't stay away..hang in there

deleted_user 11/30/2008

Hang in there, Jacker. It happens sometimes to the best of us. The point is, you've been abstaining for a long time, and that's good. Like Iamnotagambler says, it's all how you look at things. One day at a time. You could look at it as, "I'm a non-drinker who occasionally drinks too much," and that's better than being a daily heavy drinker, isn't it?;-)

Willgord 11/30/2008

Hey JACKER....no person here is perfect!
Relapses do happen now and again, at least
you admitted it and are looking at where
you went wrong! That is what it is all about!
Start over again and good luck to you my friend!

JanMichelle2002 11/30/2008

You know what to do! Have you asked yourself why you relapsed? I don't mean dwell on it forever, ya know, just enough to prevent it happening again.

We all still love and support ya - as I'm sure you knew we would.

ElenaM 11/30/2008

I know what you mean... I'd been trying to chase that fun "buzz" for several years. Even if I did get it for a half-hour or so it would always degenerate into something far less pleasant. It sucks. Just remember how much it sucks, and write it down. And keep going!

deleted_user 11/30/2008

Sorry Jacker...but you're such an amazing person, don't let it set you back. Just pick it back up and do what you were doing.
I swear, we need to eliminate weekends...that would give so many of us less of a reason to fall back into our old habits!
Chin up, buddy...we only learn from our mistakes. I've learned A TON!

JanMichelle2002 11/30/2008

I just gotta say -- ELIMINATE WEEKENDS???!!! Are you crazy?! lol

I get what you're saying, I'm just kidding. I love my job ... I love my job ... I love my job. I wish I loved my job. Back to it tomorrow. I know I'm lucky, with the economy, to have one that enables me to support my self. Really I do. I gotta give up the negative attitude about my job. I know I do. I'm gonna work on that too. Busy, busy girl.

deleted_user 11/30/2008

Thanks Dsyms and thank you everyone. Eliminating weekends might be a tad bit drastic, so I guess I'll have to figure out how to deal with it. I'm actually at the stage where I need to start dealing with my so-called triggers. Yesterday was simply STUPID.

deleted_user 12/01/2008

Keep fighting the good fight, as I know you will.... Give yourself some Grace....

Peace.........

deleted_user 12/01/2008

No biggie Jacker - helluv an improvement still. And it didn't turn into days of it. Move on my friend!

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