Originally Posted by
bugsworth 
I think it is so difficult to give others a set of instructions, like aa feels they do on how to achieve lasting sobriety. I don't go to meetings, I don't call other alcoholics, I don't use a sponsor, read the bb or work any steps. What I do is not drink...I have learned to live life without the need to sedate myself. I exercise, eat right, work on improving myself, and live the life I was intended to live. Simple plan and it works 100% of the time. I really dislike the notion that the people who post here are in the minority...facts are more people quit drinking on their own than in any "program".
i agree, it's all very individual - the evidence shows there is more than one way to do it, i think it's important to recognise that.
I wasn't aiming for a set of instructions, but thought it would be interesting as a discussion and topic, and helpful too!
Also i thought it would be interesting to hear others' sobriety techniques, regardless of whether it's one day or ten years..