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 am growing thirsty from everyday living so I thought it a good idea to speak about it in a forum concerning Alcoholism.
I know everyone here isn't of the AA variety so I won't go there out of consideration.
Things that are wrong. Too much pressure from people more concerned with themselves than what the pressure is doing to me and others. Too much stress. Too much anger directed towards others. Too much spending. Too much work to be done. Not enough sleep for happiness or peace. Others having more control over my life than myself in somewhat demeaning ways. Not a lot of a loving and gracious God in the environments I have to function in. Minor irritants. Demanding philosophies. Bad attitudes. Not a lot of genuine love. Major objectives driven by fears of not having what one desires. Loads of bullshit that contain relative truths one can argue against truthfully as well. Polluted and distorted prayer. Will driven dishonesty just to accommodate the demanding leaders. A weak recipe for success.
Thanks for listening.
Have a great night.
I know everyone here isn't of the AA variety so I won't go there out of consideration.
Things that are wrong. Too much pressure from people more concerned with themselves than what the pressure is doing to me and others. Too much stress. Too much anger directed towards others. Too much spending. Too much work to be done. Not enough sleep for happiness or peace. Others having more control over my life than myself in somewhat demeaning ways. Not a lot of a loving and gracious God in the environments I have to function in. Minor irritants. Demanding philosophies. Bad attitudes. Not a lot of genuine love. Major objectives driven by fears of not having what one desires. Loads of bullshit that contain relative truths one can argue against truthfully as well. Polluted and distorted prayer. Will driven dishonesty just to accommodate the demanding leaders. A weak recipe for success.
Thanks for listening.
Have a great night.
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But I do hope that whatever is going on with U in your life, I hope it all works out . I know U are a member of this support group, so I wish U the best...
A: one bite at a time
As an alcoholic I can get overwhelmed very easily. I get that feeling of utter out of control. It's like a pressure cooker and I used to HAVE to drink to deal with these.
Today I just try to step away and take things one small step at a time.
1is2many
It is easy to become overwhelmed, remember what you can control, and let the other stuff go... you control you.
Good Luck.
That's when I try to stop my stinkin' thinkin' and do a 180 on my attitude.
Make a list of all the good stuff in your life. Revisit Melody Beatie's codependency books. Or get one if you haven't found her yet.
Be with only positive people.
Pray the serenity prayer. I'm big on charts, so I even put my life in the two categories- in and out of my control.
Whatever you need to do to stay sober.
Hugs.