WTF- I'm in denial
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Could it perhaps be alcoholism as described in the BB of AA?
Originally Posted by AA BB 1st
At a certain point in the drinking of every alcoholic, he passes into a state where the most powerful desire to stop drinking is of absolutely no avail.
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Well you might be an alcoholic or drug addict if you are on this website. Addiction, IMO, is like putting on very dark sunglasses whereas you are looking at the same world that was there before but now it's very dark. Luckily, it is possible to take those glasses off and see what's really there again. And even if what's there isn't perfect, you can see it in the light. When I got sober the first time, I felt like a totally different person. Almost like being reborn.
I always wonder whats wrong with me too. And the answer is ..me.
I have been told to get out of my own way and listen to others who have found and kept what I need and want.
I am glad to see your optimistic. Keep an open mind and keep reaching out
I have been told to get out of my own way and listen to others who have found and kept what I need and want.
I am glad to see your optimistic. Keep an open mind and keep reaching out
IWMB
Are you really in denial or is it something else?
I found doing a written list of pros and cons of drinking, and understanding the AVRT concept of 'rational recovery' really helpful
I found the concept of surrender really helpful to me - it lifted a heavy load. I don't go to AA but I read the Big Book several times
I was also directed to practising gratitude everyday- this has helped enormously to stay in a good place emotionally
However learning to live free of alcohol has to be done in real time- I could carry those three things with me - they got me to day 45- which I would not have thought possible only two months ago when all I could string together was a few days at a time.
My thoughts are with you
Are you really in denial or is it something else?
I found doing a written list of pros and cons of drinking, and understanding the AVRT concept of 'rational recovery' really helpful
I found the concept of surrender really helpful to me - it lifted a heavy load. I don't go to AA but I read the Big Book several times
I was also directed to practising gratitude everyday- this has helped enormously to stay in a good place emotionally
However learning to live free of alcohol has to be done in real time- I could carry those three things with me - they got me to day 45- which I would not have thought possible only two months ago when all I could string together was a few days at a time.
My thoughts are with you
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