AA alternatives and random questions
body ~ mind ~ spirit
Join Date: Oct 2005
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Originally Posted by Richey
I slipped up the day after i wrote this but now I'm on day 3.
Originally Posted by Richey
This is the least horrible withdrawal I've been through.
Originally Posted by Richey
I don't think I ever want to leave this bed. I can't deal with people.
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: London, UK
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Originally Posted by jesse63
Richey,
I've been reading your posts for longer than I can remember. You're the only long-term poster that I've seen who has truly not taken any real steps to get sober -- only talked a lot about it, but never done ONE thing about it.
I hope that you eventually get the balls that you will need to at least try to achieve sobriety. I don't know if you have it in you.
I went to my cousin's funeral a month ago. He was a heavy drinker and died of liver failure. His symptoms were not much different from yours. He was 26, and he reminded me of you. He refused to help himself, and felt perpetually sorry for himself. And the predictable happened -- he died.
DO something.
I've been reading your posts for longer than I can remember. You're the only long-term poster that I've seen who has truly not taken any real steps to get sober -- only talked a lot about it, but never done ONE thing about it.
I hope that you eventually get the balls that you will need to at least try to achieve sobriety. I don't know if you have it in you.
I went to my cousin's funeral a month ago. He was a heavy drinker and died of liver failure. His symptoms were not much different from yours. He was 26, and he reminded me of you. He refused to help himself, and felt perpetually sorry for himself. And the predictable happened -- he died.
DO something.
This is my second withdrawal! How have I not taken any steps? Since I started posting here I had nearly 4 months sober at one point!
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Northern CA
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I certainly don't think you're alone among the members here who have had difficulty staying sober. And I have seen you take specific steps to try and break your pattern of self-harming behavior.
Do you still have questions about the alternative programs? SMART Recovery and Rational Recovery are behavioral approaches, with specific tools to help change your thinking in order to change your behavior. SOS and LifeRing focus on the peer support provided by group meetings. Women For Sobriety emphasizes developing a positive self-image. None of the alternatives has the spiritual emphasis that you'll find at AA.
Don
Do you still have questions about the alternative programs? SMART Recovery and Rational Recovery are behavioral approaches, with specific tools to help change your thinking in order to change your behavior. SOS and LifeRing focus on the peer support provided by group meetings. Women For Sobriety emphasizes developing a positive self-image. None of the alternatives has the spiritual emphasis that you'll find at AA.
Don
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Originally Posted by Don S
I certainly don't think you're alone among the members here who have had difficulty staying sober. And I have seen you take specific steps to try and break your pattern of self-harming behavior.
Do you still have questions about the alternative programs? SMART Recovery and Rational Recovery are behavioral approaches, with specific tools to help change your thinking in order to change your behavior. SOS and LifeRing focus on the peer support provided by group meetings. Women For Sobriety emphasizes developing a positive self-image. None of the alternatives has the spiritual emphasis that you'll find at AA.
Don
Do you still have questions about the alternative programs? SMART Recovery and Rational Recovery are behavioral approaches, with specific tools to help change your thinking in order to change your behavior. SOS and LifeRing focus on the peer support provided by group meetings. Women For Sobriety emphasizes developing a positive self-image. None of the alternatives has the spiritual emphasis that you'll find at AA.
Don
I'm thinking of getting into SMART. I'm on day 4 now and it's all weird and out of my routine not to drink and I don't know what to do with myself.
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Originally Posted by Chabroso
Richey I have one question. Why are you doing coke if you want to get your thinking straight. Do you really want sobriety?
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Ft. Collins CO.
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Originally Posted by Richey
Because I'm an idiot. And I just wanted to feel good for once. My life has been so **** lately and the withdrawal is making me so depressed I spent an hour digging a paper clip under my knuckle and staring into space.
Coke aint going to help that bud.....half an hour of feelin good followed by two hours of some of the worst depression in the come down....and that's on top of the alcohol wd already....
Richey...have you considered talking to your gf about your alcohol intake...I mean admit to her you have a problem and ask her if she'll stop drinking with you. Its very tough to admit that to loved ones, and sometimes they dont believe it...but its very hard to go down a total road to recovery without SOME kind of support....and that support is best if it comes from people closest to you.
Just a thought.
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Join Date: Mar 2009
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I have been following Richys posts for a while... I am not a big alcoholic nor druggie, but I have had problems in the past, with most drugs... anyways I just need a good scare tactic to set me straight and that is why I've been reading his posts.
Just curious - I know he stopped posting abruptley somewhere around 2006... anyone know what happened to him?
I'm sorry if this comes off as intrusive in any way... like I said I'm curious.
Just curious - I know he stopped posting abruptley somewhere around 2006... anyone know what happened to him?
I'm sorry if this comes off as intrusive in any way... like I said I'm curious.
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Join Date: Mar 2009
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Well at the moment I am not sure I need any help, although that is subjective of course 
. I have had some times where I've felt like an addict, but I think I have it under control... I ceased a 3.5 yr daily marijuana habit (coinciding with other drugs like coke, ecstacy, acid, mushrooms, ect) a month ago and I merely drink on weekends now.
I am basically here to lurk and gather information/experiences from fellow posters. I hope that doesn't bother anyone!
Also, after reading... I think my name might come off as a little offensive to some others... just a feeling a get. Would there be a way I can change it?
. I have had some times where I've felt like an addict, but I think I have it under control... I ceased a 3.5 yr daily marijuana habit (coinciding with other drugs like coke, ecstacy, acid, mushrooms, ect) a month ago and I merely drink on weekends now.I am basically here to lurk and gather information/experiences from fellow posters. I hope that doesn't bother anyone!
Also, after reading... I think my name might come off as a little offensive to some others... just a feeling a get. Would there be a way I can change it?
Forward we go...side by side-Rest In Peace
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Richey
You guys are killing each other, get into a substance abuse program. You might save 2 lives. You could always stick your ego where the sun don't shine and give AA a serious run. Your way is not working!
You guys are killing each other, get into a substance abuse program. You might save 2 lives. You could always stick your ego where the sun don't shine and give AA a serious run. Your way is not working!
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