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Kay first thing's first remember you can be a beutiful person every day of the week but a bottle on a horse can take that all away in a very short period of time
and there will be no knight in shining armour to get you out of it. Just get well and feel happy.Now as for AA ! It is not a band of social derilicts all though we probably have a few instead a group of really nice people from all walks of life and occupations who just like doing in person what you are doing on the web.
If you need someone to take you call AA and ask if they could match you with someone your own age. It would also be a good idea to talk to your doctor and be honest about the way you feel you don't have to mention counciling, if you are trying to improve your life what doctor wouldn't want to help you achieve that? Just call someone and get it off your chest and you will be amazed at your relief.
Take it easy
Smiles
and there will be no knight in shining armour to get you out of it. Just get well and feel happy.Now as for AA ! It is not a band of social derilicts all though we probably have a few instead a group of really nice people from all walks of life and occupations who just like doing in person what you are doing on the web.
If you need someone to take you call AA and ask if they could match you with someone your own age. It would also be a good idea to talk to your doctor and be honest about the way you feel you don't have to mention counciling, if you are trying to improve your life what doctor wouldn't want to help you achieve that? Just call someone and get it off your chest and you will be amazed at your relief.
Take it easy
Smiles
DESIDERATA
i was in the navy for four years and i know first hand what you are going through.the weekends seem to still be his way of letting loose.what about replacing his drinking time with other inrerest? focusing on the small things that are forgoten like walks or going out for ice cream? mabey getting away from any old drinking friends or hang outs or habits? hope this helps? D.
put other things in his way?
replace the drinking with work or the things that are forgotten when a persons mind is only on one thing? replace it slow with beer and taper that off as well?
I was pointed toward the rooms of AA when I was 19 years old. I was close-minded and felt that I was too young to have a problem with alcohol, not even being legal. It took me 8 years of daily drinking, 4 rehabs, psych wards, and finally jail to get me back to the rooms of AA. I found that I didn't have to concentrate on not drinking for "the rest of my life." I just don't pick up the drink one day at a time. I've found that it takes what it takes...every person has to go through what they have to go through. Some bottoms are lower than others. But AA is not for people who need it. It is for people who WANT it. I needed it a long time ago. But it was only 'till I was beaten down (physically, emotionally, and spiritually) that I wanted it. I was told that I needed to put as much effort into my recovery as I put into my drinking. For this alcoholic, that meant that I go to at least one meeting a day. I go to a meeting for an hour a day and get 23 drink/drug free hours back. AA is my medicine. I've found comfort, understanding, and true friends in the rooms of AA. I have a peace in my life that I never thought I would find. I truly hope that everyone will be able to find the new way of life that has been shown to me. If you are afraid of the spiritual part of the program...don't be. All AA requires is that you have an open mind and a desire to stop drinking. No one demands that you believe anything. You can find your own way, using the suggestions found in the Big Book and in the rooms. I wish all of you a happy and peaceful journey.
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