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Hi, new to the forum
Hi all,
I have made the decision to finally give up the booze for good and stumbled on this site during my google search travels. It seemed like such a welcoming community and the amount of knowledge/experience, and willingness of people to share it is quite special.
A little about myself. I have been a functional binge drinker (every second day at least!) for about 5 years. I have two amazing young girls and a supportive, if not nearly fed up wife who I love dearly. I suffered from anxiety and panic disorder during my younger years and as a result of my drinking, it has unfortunately returned. After a lot of research about different recovery methods the one that resonated with me immediately was AVRT, so this is what I am choosing as the foundation of my recovery. I have completed the crash course and purchased the RR book which I can't wait to get into. That's enough from me, looking forward to meeting and getting to know everyone here.
Thanks for reading.
I have made the decision to finally give up the booze for good and stumbled on this site during my google search travels. It seemed like such a welcoming community and the amount of knowledge/experience, and willingness of people to share it is quite special.
A little about myself. I have been a functional binge drinker (every second day at least!) for about 5 years. I have two amazing young girls and a supportive, if not nearly fed up wife who I love dearly. I suffered from anxiety and panic disorder during my younger years and as a result of my drinking, it has unfortunately returned. After a lot of research about different recovery methods the one that resonated with me immediately was AVRT, so this is what I am choosing as the foundation of my recovery. I have completed the crash course and purchased the RR book which I can't wait to get into. That's enough from me, looking forward to meeting and getting to know everyone here.
Thanks for reading.
WJ3 - thanks for posting. I've heard of AVRT but don't know what it is. What resource did you find helpful and where did you locate it? I'm working on my plan and I'd like to read more about it and consider it.
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There is also a great detailed explanation in the stickies on the secular connections forum.
The thing I have found most helpful about this method is that I take back control, and don't have to rely on outside influences.
Good on ya for quitting.
AVRT/RR is a cornerstone of my recovery, another is Step 1 of 12 Step. They are not as incompatible as they seem, at least in my wacky world. Make a plan, but keep it flexible. The correct method, or part of a method, is the one that keeps you sober. Period.
Welcome!
AVRT/RR is a cornerstone of my recovery, another is Step 1 of 12 Step. They are not as incompatible as they seem, at least in my wacky world. Make a plan, but keep it flexible. The correct method, or part of a method, is the one that keeps you sober. Period.
Welcome!
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Good on ya for quitting.
AVRT/RR is a cornerstone of my recovery, another is Step 1 of 12 Step. They are not as incompatible as they seem, at least in my wacky world. Make a plan, but keep it flexible. The correct method, or part of a method, is the one that keeps you sober. Period.
Welcome!
AVRT/RR is a cornerstone of my recovery, another is Step 1 of 12 Step. They are not as incompatible as they seem, at least in my wacky world. Make a plan, but keep it flexible. The correct method, or part of a method, is the one that keeps you sober. Period.
Welcome!
Great to see you are somebody who is doing the right things and making progress. This community has really helped me, seeing how hard other people are on themselves and the regret/self hate is something I can relate to and has really helped me to understand myself and forgive myself.
Admitting its a problem and fully committing and seeking help has made a huge difference too. Hopefully this community will help you as much as it's helped me.
Admitting its a problem and fully committing and seeking help has made a huge difference too. Hopefully this community will help you as much as it's helped me.
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