I had quite a few problems with Long timers in AA who were misinformed and did not have experience with Clinical Depression..Thank God I had a great Sponsor and some others to support me...7 years later I am still Dual Diagnosed and realize that the 12 Steps will not cure my Depression no matter how hard I try..
I had to be careful about Psychiatrists tho and make sure I wasn't put on Benzos..they are VERY addictive - Sometimes an Addictions Doctor is a good idea if there is a good one in your area.
I can't think of the page right now, but there is somewhere in the Big Book where it talks about AA having no Opinion on outside issues and to leave medical issues to the Doctors..I think I've mixed up a Tradition with the part in the BB I'm trying to think of - It's getting late...xoxo Hang in
Keep praying for that Sponsor that your HP will lead you to
Janni
