Hi there. I am very interested in this method and am trying to look into specific techniques.
Part of what I feel is effective about AA is the ability to break down the enabling self-reliant belief structure, via a conversion experience, in order to believably act "as if" you have recovered. I've read studies in the past that acting "as if" often is effective in transforming behavior. But you can't do so if part of you doesn't buy it.
My own issue stems from the fact that I just can't allow myself to do something I don't believe as rational, and yet I recognize, based on past attempts, that I can't seem to beat my alcoholism by simply asserting my will.
I can easily identify addictive reasoning and impulses, but I still give right into them...
So, if anyone's had success with this method, I'd love to hear about your thought processes and techniques. Thanks for starting a discussion on it.