Originally Posted by User_Name

I've said a few times before Paulos, I think you and I have a lot in common in terms of our drinking. I can always relate to your thoughts. A little more than a year ago I was able to put together about a month without booze, but then relapsed and never tried to stop again. I am now working a program (AA if it matters) and I have about a month. I'll tell you when I stopped last year and wasn't working a program I didn't feel very good about anything, but I didn't drink. It was hell, cravings, depression, anxiety. Now, I am working a program and have about the same amount of time. I feel soooo much better about everything and I attribute that to having a plan and a program. I have sober friends, have sober fun, I am experiencing less depression and anxiety, and I am gaining knowledge about how this disease works so I know how to tell if my mind is playing tricks on me.

This is just my experience, and I wanted to share it with you. Hope all is well!