Alcoholism Support Group
Alcoholism is the continued consumption of alcoholic beverages, even when it is negatively affecting your health, work, relationships and life. If you think alcohol is causing you to lose control, it's time to seek help. Our group is a safe place to vent, check in, get back up if you fall, and reach sobriety.
I haven't been here for awhile. Just checking in. Today is 4 months using Rational Recovery, very close to SMART recovery. I have 10 years of recovery until I relapsed, using the same method. So those looking for alternatives to AA, SMART is a good alternative. I still get cravings once in awhile, but that is going to happen no matter what method of recovery you
Use. I suppose I wil be flamed by the AA people here, but if it works don't fix it!!!
Use. I suppose I wil be flamed by the AA people here, but if it works don't fix it!!!
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Dick Van Dyke’s path to sobriety was a turning point in his life and career. Here’s what happened:How He Got SoberStruggles and Realization: Van Dyke began drinking as a teenager, largely to cope with shyness and social anxiety. Alcohol made him feel more comfortable in social settings, but over time, his drinking spiraled out of control. By his mid-40s, he recognized that he had an addictive...
I agree that in early sobriety most of us do have to deal with the cravings. I did. It was exhausting. I try to stay close to people who are new to remind myself of just how hard early recovery is -- and to help when I can.
Thanks for checking in.
I would not call SMART Recovery an "alternative to AA." It is a proven method on its own. For many people it should be the first method to try as it is non secular.
Hugs,
Dennis
No flame from AA folks here. If it works for you, you are right, don't fix it.
Congrats on four months! And you are right about that, no matter what recovery method we use, we still get cravings on occasion.
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