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Posted on 9/3/19 at 1:31 pm to MarinaTigerEsq
quote:Of course I’ve heard of that. I’ve also heard of and seen people who work the steps referred to as dry drunks. I’m referring to the comment of someone insisting AA being the only way.
Really? You’ve never heard anyone being accused of being a dry drunk after sobriety without “working the steps?” I have a hard time believing this.
Posted on 9/3/19 at 1:31 pm to Boo Krewe
How do people still fall for your bullshite
Posted on 9/3/19 at 1:38 pm to Ed Osteen
Im tired of being this way. Need help
Posted on 9/3/19 at 1:38 pm to whit
quote:
Of course I’ve heard of that. I’ve also heard of and seen people who work the steps referred to as dry drunks. I’m referring to the comment of someone insisting AA being the only way.
Saying someone is a dry drunk because they’re sober without working the steps is insisting AA is the only way to true sobriety.
Posted on 9/3/19 at 1:45 pm to MarinaTigerEsq
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AA has too many self-appointed gurus who insist their way is the only way.
That's a huge crock of shite.
Posted on 9/3/19 at 1:55 pm to Boo Krewe
I have never attended an AA meeting.
I got tired of feeling like shite every day.
I never made good choices while being drunk.
I can honestly say that all regrets that I have, I will carry to my grave we're results of alcohol.
That is what my weakness for booze did for me.
Last of all I have/had 5 brothers. One died in a single vehicle car wreck(Intoxicated) and another died of liver failure. Get that monkey off your back and enjoy yourself and your family.
I got tired of feeling like shite every day.
I never made good choices while being drunk.
I can honestly say that all regrets that I have, I will carry to my grave we're results of alcohol.
That is what my weakness for booze did for me.
Last of all I have/had 5 brothers. One died in a single vehicle car wreck(Intoxicated) and another died of liver failure. Get that monkey off your back and enjoy yourself and your family.
Posted on 9/3/19 at 2:00 pm to AU1960
Different methods work for different people. There are many different reasons people drink. When you truly understand WHY you drink, you have a chance to stop. No matter the tools or methods you use to assist.
Posted on 9/3/19 at 2:00 pm to Boo Krewe
It works if you work ti.
Posted on 9/3/19 at 2:03 pm to Boo Krewe
They work to the extent that you apply to them.
Posted on 9/3/19 at 2:05 pm to whit
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AA has too many self-appointed gurus who insist their way is the only way.
Horse shite troll.
quote:
I go to AA meetings regularly and I have never heard or met anyone in the program that insisted or said this.
Supported
This post was edited on 9/3/19 at 2:06 pm
Posted on 9/3/19 at 2:15 pm to MarinaTigerEsq
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Saying someone is a dry drunk because they’re sober without working the steps is insisting AA is the only way to true sobriety.
That's kind of a fair point. I would say that person is a dry drunk and that it can be an accurate statement. But I also would agree (and AA literature supports this) that AA doesn't have a monopoly on sobriety. Some people get it through religion or other ways.
What I do know for a certainty is that AA was the only way that worked for me personally.
Posted on 9/3/19 at 2:21 pm to Boo Krewe
Posted on 9/3/19 at 2:41 pm to EarlyCuyler3
Congrats! It does work sometimes but if someone is thinking about getting help for the first time, AA can be a turnoff. I think the first step should be mental health counseling with personal goal setting. If this chronically fails, maybe 12 step abstinence is the way to go. Did you try anything before AA?
Posted on 9/3/19 at 2:43 pm to MarinaTigerEsq
Yes and no I guess. I grew up in church. Tried counseling a few times but could never relate or open up. I'm just one of the ones that had to be beaten to a pulp before I was willing to try anything.
Counseling is never going to be a bad suggestion though. It worked extremely well when used with something like AA.
Counseling is never going to be a bad suggestion though. It worked extremely well when used with something like AA.
Posted on 9/3/19 at 2:52 pm to Boo Krewe
I agree with whoever said try to do counseling and AA. I would also recommend you read "Alcohol Lied to Me" by Craig Beck. It made a huge impact on me. I have a private counselor that I pay out of my own pocket which isn't easy but if you add up what you spend on Booze per month over the next 5 years, it doesn't seem like much. My only negative with AA is that in my rural area, the meetings are hit and miss with what you get. I feel your struggle and wish you well.
Posted on 9/3/19 at 2:56 pm to Mr Personality
quote:The 13th step.
It’s actually a place to get easy poon. Maybe he should go
For OP, I've known many people who have done very well with AA.
Posted on 9/3/19 at 3:04 pm to Boo Krewe
It depends on your motivation/drive and your self worth. If one truly wants to abstain from certain behaviors, they can. You get back what you put in.
Posted on 9/3/19 at 3:18 pm to GeauxGutsy
I suggest you read this to try to make a more informed decision. Most AA’ers (and I’m one) think AA is the only path. Unfortunately outside of AA there’s not a lot of help. May be different in your area.
LINK
LINK
Posted on 9/3/19 at 3:34 pm to Boo Krewe
It has worked for my brother-in-law. He's in his mid 70's now and has been sober for over 10 years since attending AA meetings and their support group mentality.
That guy was a serious drinker too. He'd wake up in the morning, have 1 cup of coffee and proceed to carry that cup around but after that one cup, he'd fill it with whiskey. Then around noon he'd switch to beer.
One day he came to my house and asked if he could tap a fifth of rum I had. Four drinks later and it was empty since he was drinking out of a tumbler.
All the meetings aren't going to do a thing for you though, if you don't really want change in your life.
That guy was a serious drinker too. He'd wake up in the morning, have 1 cup of coffee and proceed to carry that cup around but after that one cup, he'd fill it with whiskey. Then around noon he'd switch to beer.
One day he came to my house and asked if he could tap a fifth of rum I had. Four drinks later and it was empty since he was drinking out of a tumbler.
All the meetings aren't going to do a thing for you though, if you don't really want change in your life.
This post was edited on 9/3/19 at 3:40 pm
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