Thread: Is AA for me?
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Old 03-23-2010, 05:39 AM
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seeker414
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Thanks for the post Muddcatt. It was 15+ years ago that I walked out of my first AA meeting convinced it wasn't for me.

Since then, my average intake was like yours for the majority of the time. However, people like me (I can only speak for me) find that this drinking thing only gets worse. I ended up crossing that invisible line after 20 years of drinking in the past couple of months.

This time, I went to a couple of meetings while still reducing my intake (should have seen a doctor--everyone should when coming down).

This morning, I have 30 days of sobriety and have been to an AA meeting every one of them. It wasn't for me way back when, but this time I stayed open to the possibility that it was just what I needed.

I've tried controlling and quitting on my own, and both made me miserable. This time I've had the support of a program and those in it, and I have had a far better time and am actually in a better space than I have been in years regardless of booze.

I'd give AA a shot with an open mind and see a doctor.

All the best to you regardless, and I hope to see you back here!
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