Originally Posted by
daphne 
I think my point is, alcoholic or not , we are NOT all the same and although they are commonalities we do not all have identical experiences. Its very fatalistic and frankly depressing to suggest we are.
Every alcoholic has one thing in common: the phenomenon of craving that comes with taking a few drinks. It may not come immediately, but the COMMON SYMPTOM is the utter inability to predict when control will be lost once the alcoholic begins drinking.
Originally Posted by
daphne Anybody have any practical tips on cutting down or giving up without going down the AA route?
Not I.
Something to consider, I didn't give up anything. AA enabled me to live life without giving up a d@mned thing. As a matter of fact, I have gained soooooo much!
I resigned from the debating committee, stopped
reading the steps,
took the steps - and [poof] my behavior modified in spite of myself!
Originally Posted by
daphne Remember I am not physically dependant
I was never physically dependent on alcohol.
hmmmmm. . does that mean I am not alcoholic???
Originally Posted by
daphne Hey total alcohol consumption this week = 3 glasses wine SO this thread has helped me already
Hey total alcohol consumption in over 8 years = null, zip, nada!!!
Haven't had to fight to stay sober, nor exert will power to choose not to drink.
I go to bars, nightclubs, parties!
I go anywhere and everywhere. No need to fight, struggle, or even give it a second thought.
I HAVE RECOVERED! Just as was promised!!!!
THANK GOD FOR AA!