I just went to my first AA meeting tonight. I kind of felt like a fish out of water. I guess that that I will have to stick with it. I have tried to quite drinking for some time but have not yet been successful. I have tried antibuse but it didn't help. My Dr. recommended AA. Have any of you guys had success with AA.
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Ian Smith
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I have.... I havent had a drink for 7 months now.. It does seem odd at first,, but its the only way.... I remember when I first started going I had a difficult time finding what to do with myself,, so I started Jogging anytime I would start thinking about booze. I also felt like I would never be able to have fun again,, you know go out with the guys,,, chase women, watch games with the friends you know stuff like that... I promise, those thoughts wont last long,, you will still enjoy yourself,, infact, you have no idea how much more enjoyable life can be when you not medicating yourself every evening... I was an evening drinker, never at work, never infront of family,,, it was a living hell... Its tough to ask someone, but get a sponsor,,, it helps alot,,, and if you dont enjoy him,,, fire him and get another..... I started going to meetings all over the city,,, and I shit you not,,, I ran into TONS of guys and gals that I saw at the gym.... At first I went to a meeting every night,, I believe I did that for a couple of months,, they sat 9o in 90,, but I wasnt able to do that.... I still have along way to go as far as my goals are concerned,,, but it doesnt overwhelm me like it use to,, keep sobriety first, and everything else will come together,, one day at a time,,, Ive come such a long way from sitting in the basement everynight drinking and dreaming... If I can do it you can to,,, like anything else,,, give it an honest effort.... And dont be ashamed,,, Ive sat next to bums and CEO"S all in the same night,,,and either one could be the other in the blink of an eye.... PM me if you need to. later
I have.... I havent had a drink for 7 months now.. It does seem odd at first,, but its the only way.... I remember when I first started going I had a difficult time finding what to do with myself,, so I started Jogging anytime I would start thinking about booze. I also felt like I would never be able to have fun again,, you know go out with the guys,,, chase women, watch games with the friends you know stuff like that... I promise, those thoughts wont last long,, you will still enjoy yourself,, infact, you have no idea how much more enjoyable life can be when you not medicating yourself every evening... I was an evening drinker, never at work, never infront of family,,, it was a living hell... Its tough to ask someone, but get a sponsor,,, it helps alot,,, and if you dont enjoy him,,, fire him and get another..... I started going to meetings all over the city,,, and I shit you not,,, I ran into TONS of guys and gals that I saw at the gym.... At first I went to a meeting every night,, I believe I did that for a couple of months,, they sat 9o in 90,, but I wasnt able to do that.... I still have along way to go as far as my goals are concerned,,, but it doesnt overwhelm me like it use to,, keep sobriety first, and everything else will come together,, one day at a time,,, Ive come such a long way from sitting in the basement everynight drinking and dreaming... If I can do it you can to,,, like anything else,,, give it an honest effort.... And dont be ashamed,,, Ive sat next to bums and CEO"S all in the same night,,,and either one could be the other in the blink of an eye.... PM me if you need to. later
Ian Smith
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One more thing,,,, I never would have gotten myself into AA if it werent for many of the guys on this board..... And thats no shit, because I first admitted that I had a problem on the old meso, and was amazed at how many Bro's new exactly how I was feeling....
damn Ian...thats great bro...and cool of you honoring other bros anonymity....Rod there are a lot of recovering bros here....seems like you realize the problem....unlike myself, i had to basically lose everything i ever had before i wanted help....Rod check your PMs
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Ian Smith
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Thanks chris,,, Just repeating some of the words you told me....Thanks
spectrum
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na vs aa.........i qualified for both easily and have attended both at diff points in my recovery.
started my 13th year clean this past march 21st.
it works if u work it bro.........i know that it seemed weird. i was VERY resistant to anybody telling me how to control my life or to the concept that i couldnt overcome or beat something but the proof was everywhere that i just couldnt control my usage no matter how i tryed to go about it and i tryed everything - twice
i was actually worried about becoming less of an "individual" and some kind of 12 step robot/clone - lol.
fact is i wasnt much of an "individual" until i cleaned up - i was just exactly like a million other addicts marching in step to the addiction drummer.
one thing i'm sure of - aa/na, or more accurately the spiritual principles i learned to incorporate and practice there, saved my life and gave me one worth saving again.
hang in there bro - miracles happen - dont leave before one happens to you.
started my 13th year clean this past march 21st.
it works if u work it bro.........i know that it seemed weird. i was VERY resistant to anybody telling me how to control my life or to the concept that i couldnt overcome or beat something but the proof was everywhere that i just couldnt control my usage no matter how i tryed to go about it and i tryed everything - twice
i was actually worried about becoming less of an "individual" and some kind of 12 step robot/clone - lol.
fact is i wasnt much of an "individual" until i cleaned up - i was just exactly like a million other addicts marching in step to the addiction drummer.
one thing i'm sure of - aa/na, or more accurately the spiritual principles i learned to incorporate and practice there, saved my life and gave me one worth saving again.
hang in there bro - miracles happen - dont leave before one happens to you.
damn spectrum...you sound like me, and i thought i was unique(wink)....its amazing how much wreckage we can surround ourselves with and still think " I got it goin on"
chris gordon said:
Thanks bros, I appreciate your support. I'll be in touch. I am a little too drunk to reply tonight. In fact I just went to the convince store to buy a twelve pack and who do you think came in while I was in line? It was just the guy who conducted the meeting. COL (cry out loud)
Tomorrow is a new day.
Ian Smith
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Its never too early to start Rod...
Ian Smith
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If I shoot you my phone number,,, would you like to talk?
Ian Smith
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One day at a time,,, dont overwhelm yourself,, go to a meeting tomorrow, dont worry about the following 89 days.... Like I said, One day at a time... Holler if you anything. later
Ian Smith
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OK> Ill PM it to ya.
Ian Smith
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Rod, the ringer on my phone was turned off, sorry,,, try again.
joe shmoe
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stick with it rod. good luck.
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