under the influence- book, not me!
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under the influence- book, not me!
I'm waking up to day 33 right now. I'm so thankful to have been without alcohol for this long. I am still fighting off cravings at night, which is annoying, but as of now, manageable.
The morning and daytime cravings have mostly disappeared. I am cruising through the days with energy and getting so much done, it is incredible.
I am currently about 2/3 the way through the book "Under the Influence" Reading the science behind alcoholism has been a great boost to me. I have suffered from such crushing guilt and frustration that I have this problem and for years and years have not been able to get a handle on it. This book is showing me that I am not a weak person mentally, it is a physiological disease which has been controlling my actions. In the end, of course, I can override the physiological bit with psychology. It has helped me drop some of the drama and huge, messy psychological questions. I would get so caught up in analyzing myself that I was sinking even deeper.
It also makes me feel better about the way I am feeling now. Instead of wrestling with my cravings so much I can see them as a normal physiological process of quitting and know that although they might go on for years, they will loose frequency.
The book has numerous spelling errors and a few grammatical errors which always gives me pause and wonder if the information also contains errors. But I am trying to remember that is an editing issue and the book still holds weight.
They also refer to Asians as orientals. :o *gasp* Someone needs to get a hold of this book and do a revision because otherwise it is great.
I know we've got a separate book section, but I would guess it is not as frequented as this forum. I just wanted to suggest the book to anyone interested in the science of what makes alcoholics different from normal drinkers.
The morning and daytime cravings have mostly disappeared. I am cruising through the days with energy and getting so much done, it is incredible.
I am currently about 2/3 the way through the book "Under the Influence" Reading the science behind alcoholism has been a great boost to me. I have suffered from such crushing guilt and frustration that I have this problem and for years and years have not been able to get a handle on it. This book is showing me that I am not a weak person mentally, it is a physiological disease which has been controlling my actions. In the end, of course, I can override the physiological bit with psychology. It has helped me drop some of the drama and huge, messy psychological questions. I would get so caught up in analyzing myself that I was sinking even deeper.
It also makes me feel better about the way I am feeling now. Instead of wrestling with my cravings so much I can see them as a normal physiological process of quitting and know that although they might go on for years, they will loose frequency.
The book has numerous spelling errors and a few grammatical errors which always gives me pause and wonder if the information also contains errors. But I am trying to remember that is an editing issue and the book still holds weight.
They also refer to Asians as orientals. :o *gasp* Someone needs to get a hold of this book and do a revision because otherwise it is great.
I know we've got a separate book section, but I would guess it is not as frequented as this forum. I just wanted to suggest the book to anyone interested in the science of what makes alcoholics different from normal drinkers.
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Thanks! I'm feeling pretty good, I have to say.
*and yes, I am aware of the irony of criticizing the spelling/grammar errors in a book via a post full of the same type of errors! I hadn't had my coffee yet!
*and yes, I am aware of the irony of criticizing the spelling/grammar errors in a book via a post full of the same type of errors! I hadn't had my coffee yet!
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Hi.
"it is a physiological disease which has been controlling my actions. In the end, of course, I can override the physiological bit with psychology. It has helped me drop some of the drama and huge, messy psychological questions. I would get so caught up in analyzing myself that I was sinking even deeper."
In AA it used to be called “analyzing paralysis.”
BE WELL
"it is a physiological disease which has been controlling my actions. In the end, of course, I can override the physiological bit with psychology. It has helped me drop some of the drama and huge, messy psychological questions. I would get so caught up in analyzing myself that I was sinking even deeper."
In AA it used to be called “analyzing paralysis.”
BE WELL
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Good for you! we have about the same amount of days.......reading has always been a great tool for me in this journey......and now yoga and meditation. There is a new book out by Tommy Rosen....recovery 2.0.....worth checking out
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