I've never made it past step 4 in AA and I don't work with a sponsor. Hell, I don't even really 'AA" that often anymore. Therapy helped me get out of my 'stuck phase'. Posting here daily most days has helped me. My 'switch' flipped from constant need to tear down everything I've built up,again about 9 months ago. I no longer want to/will go to that dark place in my mind. Unless some tragic event happens and my 'dark side' is needed. But, I'll not drink. I'd suggest some therapy Ghoster.