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11-09-2009, 06:22 AM

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Untoxicated

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HALT and other helpful acronyms/sayings.

Hi everyone,

I've learned quite a bit here by lurking and some of the acronyms, sayings, and words of wisdom have really helped me to identify ways to control my actions via my thoughts (rather than the reverse).

Could you share your favorites with us in this thread?

HALT is one I use often
Hungry
Angry
Lonely
Tired

I just heard this last night.
AAA
Alert (Recognize the negative thought, "I want to drink")
Avoid (Do a 180 in action to remove yourself from temptation)
Affirm (Tell yourself, "I am just fine without a drink.")

Thanks

11-09-2009, 09:56 AM

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CarolD

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KISS

Keep It Simole Spirituality

Keep It Simple Sweetie

Keep It Simple Stupid

Keep It Simple, Surrender

I've heard all of these along the way...

Last edited by CarolD; 11-14-2009 at 07:33 AM.

11-09-2009, 10:19 AM

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yeahgr8

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Think, think, think, think, think...i quite like that one too!

Remind me of the television program the office (US version)...

Michael (manager) says to dwight (salesman) what is the most important thing i have taught you? Dwight says not to be stupid! Then he explains that when he is thinking of doing something he asks himself the question would a stupid person do that and if the answer is yes then he does not do that thing

11-09-2009, 10:47 AM

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Believe808

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One of my favorites

This too shall pass.

Gave me hope that I could and would get through just about anything.

11-09-2009, 02:48 PM

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smacked

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SLIP = Sobriety Loses Its Priority

11-10-2009, 02:15 AM

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walkertall

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Don't drink = sobriety

11-10-2009, 03:16 AM

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yeahgr8

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Quote:

Originally Posted by smacked

SLIP = Sobriety Loses Its Priority

Sweet! I will be using this one today when we have coffees, i don't think they know this one on Gib;-)

11-10-2009, 03:39 AM

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CarolD

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AA=

Awesome Adventure

Attitude Adjustment

Action Always

I use awesome adventure frequently
especially with new members who are hesitant...

11-10-2009, 03:41 AM

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Believe808

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Sober =

Son

Of a

B*tch

Everythings

Real

11-11-2009, 09:30 AM

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caleb76

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You won't get drunk if you don't drink.

11-11-2009, 09:31 AM

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caleb76

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God = G-O-D = Group Of Drunks.

11-11-2009, 09:34 AM

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Astro

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Really
Exciting
Love
Affair
Turns
Into
Outrageous
Nightmare
Sobriety
Hangs
In
Peril

Which is why it's suggested we not have relationships the first year