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Old 02-23-2013, 10:48 AM
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Yeah, "Flight" got to me too. I sat there cringing for the first hour and then shut it off because I realized it was making me want to have a drink badly!

For me, reading books about alcoholic experiences (Drinking: A Love Story; Dry; etc.) helps because even though I cringe, I can put the book down when it becomes too much.

TV and movies, tho? No, can't do it yet. Too much stimuli too early in my recovery. Rather read and identify here or in a book because I can be selective and stop it when I want but that's just me. Some people find help in watching/relating to just how bad it was/can get.

Thanks for the post!
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