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Old 06-10-2010, 12:07 PM
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There is a section in the big book about the range of alcoholics. In the beginning AA was oriented towards the extremely heavy drinker. But there are various versions of the big book and in the second, (?) printing, this subject was addressed. It is written that you don't have to lose everything as others have to realize you are an alcoholic.

Everyone experiences their own version of alcoholic hell, and as one speaker put it, you can hit bottom lving in a mansion.
Something must be making you unhappy despite all the good things you have. I found that a recovery program helped me discover why I was unhappy, and what I could do about it.

AA is my recovery program too, but I would recommend any other program as well, there are non-faith based programs. And, perhaps you could find an outpatient addictions therapist. The key is to have a program of some kind: most of us found it impossible to stay sober without a support network. Many here use SR as their primary program.
Good luck and welcome to SR!
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