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UnusedPortion · 02-07-2007, 02:42 PM

I have 5 months in AA. I can see why a sponsor would have a problem with benzo's or any drug that could be potentially abused. But I think that his view of anti-depressants might stem from either ignorance or a bad experience with the wrong one. I believe mood altering and mind altering drugs are different. I think people sometimes need help to BE the real them. I couldn't see how this issue could affect the first three steps at all. I think you should come to a pretty good feeling about what to do in working steps 2and 3. I worked on the first two steps everyday before I got a sponsor and formalized having done them. I'd start those first 2 at least and if he doesn't want to check them off the list then let him feel that way. You have to have a healthy boundary about this. There are meetings where people discuss this very issue called P-11, and sharing in one could help you find your way.

02-07-2007, 02:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
UnusedPortion Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston area Posts: 56	I have 5 months in AA. I can see why a sponsor would have a problem with benzo's or any drug that could be potentially abused. But I think that his view of anti-depressants might stem from either ignorance or a bad experience with the wrong one. I believe mood altering and mind altering drugs are different. I think people sometimes need help to BE the real them. I couldn't see how this issue could affect the first three steps at all. I think you should come to a pretty good feeling about what to do in working steps 2and 3. I worked on the first two steps everyday before I got a sponsor and formalized having done them. I'd start those first 2 at least and if he doesn't want to check them off the list then let him feel that way. You have to have a healthy boundary about this. There are meetings where people discuss this very issue called P-11, and sharing in one could help you find your way.