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.

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what an order, I can't go through with this....

stepone
stepone

Early recovery is very overwhelming. Essentially, we are asked to change everything. What I've learned after a few 24 is that I really only need to change one thing, the way I think because my problems are centered in my mind. I have a perception/perspective defect. Being open-minded is essential to my recovery because the result is that everything does change. If you're new, don't use the magnitude of the task as justification to drink. Talk to others in recovery about how they started to think differently and you'll be amazed how everything seems to follow. 

rainyangel
rainyangel
Thank you
jeffneedshelp
jeffneedshelp
How it works.
1is2many
1is2many
The early time i was so foggy that the only thing I could do was to try to get to my pillow without chugging a drink. The fog lifted slowly and finally I cleared up. It was at this time my meetings really helped. I had quit a bunch of times but as soon as I started feeling better... back on the nipple. Not today. i go to a meeting and hear the stories and am happy today I don't drink
1id2many
Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
I couldn't quit without help and the 12 steps not only saved my life but set me on a spiritual path that has opened other doors for me! As a result, I am happier then I have ever been in my life.

God Bless
Cora_Belle
Cora_Belle
In early sobriety, I attended AA meetings at a rehab halfway house. When "How It Works" was read, the ad lib response to this was the loud and resounding reply "Bull shit! Work the steps!"

God, I love old school AA!
Kevin105
Kevin105
Good post, and yes, there does seem to be a flow with recovery as you enter the different stages of sobriety and awareness. Most important is having the commitment to stop at the outset, joining a good support group, being vigilant, and the rest will follow.
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