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I need some advice. My friend took me to AA and she suffers from a personality disorder. I know this because her counsellor (who is also my counsellor) told me her diaganosis. There is no medication for her disorder only lots of therapy. Her disorder makes her crave attention and make false suicide attempts. When I am at the meetings with her she makes me very angry because now I only see the disorder and not the person. She is constantly seeking attention and I believe she is not really alcoholic. I believe she only goes to get attention from the group. Please advice me on how to achieve serenity in this situation. I want to forgive her but the anger keeps getting in the way. I have to constantly remind myself that she is only acting this way because of her disorder and it keeps me from focusing on the group and the AA messages. It is a real distraction. I don't have a lot of tolerance for her. I am new in the program and I find she is a real hinderance in my own sobriety. Am I letting myself be controled by another member?
ktharp423
To answer your last question, yes. I suggest you go to different meetings than her. If you rely on her for rides then talk to other women at the meetings and see if someone else is able to take you to a meeting, one your friend doesn't go to. Do you have a sponsor? If not you need to find one and let her help you sober up. If you're new to sobriety your energy needs to be focused on you, not her. Good luck to you.
deleted_user
First of all I would drop my counsellor like a hot potatoe, she had no business telling you what your friends problems are. Makes me wonder who she talks to about you. As for the rest, I agree with Ktharp for their sensible suggestion. Do what is right for you, you deserve it.
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