Originally Posted by
pearl1806 
@ MightyMung: thanks so much for your post, I can certainly relate to lots of your points! the sad thing is I had many hobbies and interests before I started drinking but gradually drinking began to take precedence. I 100% agree with you about how much more clearly you can concentrate when you are sober, its fantastic, and i really can't afford to be in an alcohol haze and maintain good grades! Do you go to AA meetings?
I don't go to AA no, I tried it in the past and although I had some positive experiences I feel it really isn't for me. I cannot accept the notion of "powerlessness", and I respond far better to rational recovery (AVRT).