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- 6 months into my new sober life now and just wanted to check in with the group. I don't plan to be real active on this discussion board any more because it just was taking up too much time and I honestly think I am pretty solid with my sobriety. In...
- Do you not drink because you think alcohol is harmful, or is the only reason you stopped because you believe you can't control the amount of alcohol you drink?
- A recent comment by one of our regulars got me thinking. His comment was that he sees no problem with stocking his house with plenty of alcohol for holiday guests and actually buys alcoholic beverages to give as presents. My concern is in wondering...
- I hope you all get a chance to review this short video. It really sums up how I feel about alcohol addiction and why I refuse to call myself an alcoholic....
- I just finished reading "The Twelve Steps for Everyone who really wants them". I guess the bottom line for me is that I am not one of the people who really wants them. This is not a slam against AA because I really do believe that the structure and...
- I thought this was pretty good regarding reoccurring relapsing. Seems like that is a very common problem expressed on this discussion board.http://alcoholmastery.com/alcoholic-relapse-every-two-weeks/I for one have not had much of a problem...
- Just an open question here for all the AA folks: Which of the 12 steps do you feel was the most important for gaining and maintaining your sobriety, and why?
- I was talking with a friend a couple days ago and he mentioned that his brother-in-law had gone through an aversion therapy program to quit drinking alcohol. From the way he described it, my understanding is that they administer a drug that makes...
- I would like to propose that a truce be called between the dedicated AA clan and those who profess other legitimate routes to sobriety. While I have only been on this site for just over 4 months, I have witnessed a distressing number of occasions...
- I was thinking about this board game the other day and the thought occurred to me that it should really have an additional feature that introduces the option of becoming a regular user of alcoholic beverages. When I look back at how much alcohol has...
- Kevin O'Hara has a new book that looks pretty good. Free on Amazon.Hang Loose Without Booze: 41 Simple Tools to Stress Less and Relax More Without Drinking Alcohol Kindle Editionhttp://www.amazon.com/dp/B016398BFMCheers, Buck
- I was just thinking about AA and it strikes me that their name may reflect much about what I disagree with. Just the very notion that someone would want to remain "anonymous" if indeed they have a disease or genetic defect that they have no control...
- Over 3 months sober now and I have lost over 10 pounds! (230 to 219). Definitely another good reason to eliminate alcohol ingestion from my life. Feeling really good. Clear headed and productive.
- I have been reviewing postings all morning with the intent of looking for what might be a common thread for those who "fall off the wagon" and go back to using alcohol after making the decision to quit. I was one of those individuals a few years ago...
- I have been in the other discussion group for a few months and recently ran afoul of the AA clan that apparently calls that group home. When I questioned a couple of AA doctrines like the higher power and alcohol addiction defined as a disease, I...