There has to be something else I can try.
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There has to be something else I can try.
A little bit about myself. I have been abusing alcohol for close to 14yrs. There is no rationalising it because at this point i cant take the 3 days of hell i endure every week from binge drinking on weekends. About a year ago went for counseling, attended AA meetings (eventually left), tried anti-anxiety and depression pills to deal with my mental health issues which my doctor recommended as a way to start recovery. Eventually ended up stopping the meds because the sexual side effects were too hard to bear.
Long story short, I live in Des Moines maybe getting a sponsor might work for the days that you feel you just want one.
Any suggestions would be greatly helpful.
Long story short, I live in Des Moines maybe getting a sponsor might work for the days that you feel you just want one.
Any suggestions would be greatly helpful.
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try that-7 secular programs & of course, opinions (what?! an alcoholic has opinions?! lol )
best wishes! try doing some searching, so much available!
try that-7 secular programs & of course, opinions (what?! an alcoholic has opinions?! lol )
best wishes! try doing some searching, so much available!
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Originally Posted by mujolibo 
Long story short, I live in Des Moines maybe getting a sponsor might work for the days that you feel you just want one.
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Welcome mujolibo
It's not immediately clear to me whether you're looking for an alternative to AA or a kind of sponsor, but our Secular Connections forum has a range of reading and links on alternatives to 12 step recovery
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It's not immediately clear to me whether you're looking for an alternative to AA or a kind of sponsor, but our Secular Connections forum has a range of reading and links on alternatives to 12 step recovery
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Being prepared to stop drinking and take whatever comes on an unconditional basis is an important step. It took me many years to get to the point where I was ready to do that.
I don't go to AA but the Big Book really helped me to understand the strength that comes from surrender.
I don't go to AA but the Big Book really helped me to understand the strength that comes from surrender.
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