Alcoholics Anonymous

Closer · Closer

Can anyone tell me what stage 4 is like??? Cause I dont wanna go there......... -- Edited by Closer on Tuesday 13th of March 2012 01:07:37 AM -- Edited by Closer on Tuesday 13th of March 2012 02:02:30 AM

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

We have entered the world of the Spirit. Our next function is to grow in understanding and effectiveness. This is not an overnight matter. It should continue for our lifetime. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 84 The word entered . . . and the phrase entered into the world of the Spirit are very significant. Th...

Closer · Closer

Was out in a restaurant with my uncle today. Havent seen him much in 4-5 years. Ive been to 3 meetings in the last 5 days. Ive been practicing the steps and working sobriety as well as I can. what Ive found is the freedom from the old worries and the ability to handle things easily, like the promises hav...

barisax · barisax

The Big Book has a chapter called The Family Afterward. It's a chapter I dwelled on because it seemed like a lot of my family difficulties started *after* I got sober. But of course they were there all along, either I was blinded to them by my drinking or the family members kept them to themselves. But...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

On awakening let us think of the twenty-four hours ahead. We consider our plans for the day. Before we begin, we ask God to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from self-pity, dishonest or self-seeking motives. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 86 Every day I ask God to kindle within me...

ccromangirl · ccromangirl

is it possible to maintain sobriety, if a person is unable to leave their home, due to agoraphoebia?? couldnt they still do meetings online and even have a online sponsor?? I want to remain sober but have alot anxiety issues. can any one help me?? I have been sober since March 4th 2012. and very much wou...

bikerbill · bikerbill

I've been prevaricating, procrastinating and generally planning to move home for some time. About a year I thought, but a friend in the fellowship tells me I've been dancing round this for around 3 years. Now God has aligned the planets for me. There are changes afoot at work, I'll either have a new job...

deb365 · deb365

"Simplicity is the keynote of My kingdom. Choose simple things always. Love and reverence the humble and the simple. Have only simple things. Your standard must never be the world's standard."

justadrunk · justadrunk

Mostly I just want to give up. But actually I really really want to have what most of you have. I am not dealing with anything in particular. My life is pretty spoiled actually. Not sure why I'm killing myself still. Wish I knew. AA is still my hope and inspiration. Tasha

The Addiction Club · The Addiction Club

Today's thought from Hazelden is: Blame and Criticism Am I bored? Highly critical? Fearful or anxious? If the answer to any of these questions is "yes," I may be suffering the effects of procrastination. If I am plagued by boredom, I may not be seeking or initiating constructive changes i...

downperiscope · downperiscope

When working with others who relapse do you continue with the step they are working on when they relapse or do you go back to the beginning. With the grace of my higher power I have been able to maintain my sobriety thus far. I was taught to share my experience, strength and hope. I went into the AA program w...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

It is when we try to make our will conform with Gods that we begin to use it rightly. To all of us, this was a most wonderful revelation. Our whole trouble had been the misuse of willpower. We had tried to bombard our problems with it instead of attempting to bring it into agreement with Gods intention for u...

deb365 · deb365

"Draw beauty from every flower and joy from the song of the birds, and the colour of the flowers. Drink in the beauty of the air and colour. I am with you. When I wanted to express a beautiful thought, I made a lovely flower. When I want to express to man what I am, I strive to make a very beautiful char...

turninggrey · turninggrey

Hey all, I just did not want to let the two threads below this one to escape without having an article about Rock and Roll. We just covered Sex and Drugs(LSD) so I felt we needed to complete the triumvirate. Here is how Rock and Roll cured some noted rockers: http://www.thecyn.com/blog/alcoholism-r...

SoberSteve · SoberSteve

Its amazing :) Thanks everyone!!!

marharri · marharri

So I just got the results from my bloodwork today. Looks like I have high cholesterol, high triglycerides, high blood pressure, and my liver enzymes are high apparently all due to alcohol. Think I have alcohol-induced pseudo cushing syndrome. I started drinking heavily when I was 21 and I just turne...

The Addiction Club · The Addiction Club

Today's thought from Hazelden is: The person who is bored in the modern world shows that he is in no full sense a member of it. --Brand Blanshard Enthusiasm doesn't just happen to us. It's an attitude that is either fostered or hindered by our decisions about what we'll bring to our experiences from the...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Dean, I'm so sorry this is late, my dear big bro! I've been offline a few days househunting & found a new flat in my spiritual home which I return to after 10 years in the wildnerness! Sobriety does indeed keep getting better & better ;) I hope you may not get this till you're back off your hols so yo...

SoberSteve · SoberSteve

Heres a list of some of my collection for trade PM me if you want any thanksTitle followed by format and # of Disks12 X 12 Audio Book CD 4AA Big Book Audio Book CD 6AA Grapevine Not For Newcomers Only CD 2Bill W. The Twelve Traditions DVD 1Bill W. The Three Legacies CD 2Bill W. A Matter of Grace CD 1Bill W. At th...

deb365 · deb365

"Nothing is small to God. In His sight a sparrow is of greater value than a palace, one kindly word of more importance than a statesman's speech. It is the life in all that has value, and the quality of the life that determines the value. I came to give eternal life." 365 One-Minute Medit...

Closer · Closer

Recently fell off the wagon but I got back on. Ended up finding a meeting 10 min. from my apartment every wendsday at 7:30, real nice meeting. friendly people I read how it works for everyone and then I noticed how much better the program works when your attending meetings, hadnt been in a while, when...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Every man and woman who has joined A.A. and intends to stick has, without realizing it, made a beginning on Step Three. Isnt it true that in all matters touching upon alcohol, each of them has decided to turn his or her life over to the care, protection, and guidance of Alcoholics Anonymous? . . . Any will...

LinBabaAgo-go · LinBabaAgo-go

Some of the posts I have been reading here made me think of this Ted talk I saw a few months ago, it's hard to explain but I don't go to meetings to not drink, not really, I go to meetings to learn this stuff. There are varying levels of depth in AA, as Jesus put it, there is bread for babes, and meat for strong me...

dale63 · dale63

Just curious how it became common for lots of groups?

deb365 · deb365

"Work for Me, with Me, through Me. All work to last must be done in My spirit. How silently My spirit works. How gently and gradually souls are led into My kingdom. Love and laughter form the plow that prepare the ground for the seed. If the ground is hard, seed will not grow there. Prepare the gr...

Closer · Closer

Its me again, with another post about my life. Im really finding this program to be of great help...I am finding ways to live a much better lifestyle, Im living healthier, Im understanding things a LOT better...but Im also noticing things that really bring me down. Im not sure what my higher power is...

joanna · joanna

I want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone for the helpful advice. I totally agree with the fact that I am finally getting my feelings back which is good but also bad. I now have feelings that I use to just cover up, or numb with the alcohol. I truely thank you all and it is very helpful to know I am not the only...

chester · chester

Well we had a meeting with the 4 brothers and step dad. My mom is going down hill fast. They have been married 40 years and now she has dementia. She has been in a nursing home for about 2 -3 months and things are worse. She wont eat or swallow any thing now so a decision had to be made. All intervention will st...

morthanaconqueror · morthanaconqueror

My name is Dan and I am a senior majoring in counseling at Trinity College of Florida. I come from a past in drug and alcohol addiction and spent a few years in the NA/AA rooms. I am working on a senior research project with the subject being addictions and relapse. My research includes a survey which take...

michelle123 · michelle123

just new to this site ive been too 3 A.A meetings and i never knew you could go online and read things that related to me more than i knew even i would just like to say ive tried a few different ways to stop drinking and this is the best ive felt for a long time i will just take one day at a time though im not to sure...

deb365 · deb365

"Have no fear. Fear is evil, and "perfect love casts out fear." There is no room for fear in the heart in which I dwell. Fear destroys hope. It cannot exist where love is, or where faith is. Fear is the curse of the world. Man is afraid - afraid of poverty, afraid of loneliness, afraid...

John · John

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The Addiction Club · The Addiction Club

G.O.D. = Good Orderly Direction --Anonymous When we decided to turn our will and lives over to the care of God, as we understood Him, we made a declaration of independence. We declared our freedom from the chains of our self-centered ego and the unrelenting demands of our self-will. When we decided th...

dale63 · dale63

How many of your groups have a group conscience meeting? My group does not. Issues are brought up to the group secretary and discussed between the previous secretaries.

justadrunk · justadrunk

Tried logging into your new discussion forum, but it wouldn't let me... message me please.

Jerry F · Jerry F

Aloha Gang, Crew and Family...The looking for a rain-hat turned police assault and arrest and jail and emergency and court and all of that other crap has melted down. It melted down to 5 of the original charges fell by the way side and the Judge and Public Prosecutor and my Pro-Bono Atty whittle and wh...

joanna · joanna

Today my emotions have been all over the board. I have a headache and want to just cry. I have just hung around the house all day and slept, and have done very little. I am trying to figure out what I am feeling and why I am feeling like this? Anyone have any words of wisdom?

stnatina · stnatina

My neighbor died as a result of liver failure. Keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

A returning former member · Midge

Greetings all, I originally joined AA at the age of 18 back in 2008 and spent nearly two years sober until one night I was at a party with friends and though "why not?" and had a drink. The next meeting I went to, I told no one about this and decided to quietly leave AA. In the thirteen months tha...

John · John

Yep, thats me! The guy that so many think of as big bad John, the "GetterDone" guy, the one that so many come to when their ass is in a vise and their head is stuck in their ass... I have been to the ER twice in the past week for anxiety attacks. At first I went thinking I was having respirory problems, couldn...

John · John

Wiggle your mouse inside this window Use the displayed keyboard to make some music beatles on cassette Watch Video of your favorite artist

The Addiction Club · The Addiction Club

I had a harsh reminder this morning that when an Alcoholic takes back control, their future becomes uncertain. Today, I respect my disease because I know it waits for me around every corner, and it whispers lies in my ears at every opportunity. Today I will pray for those still caught up in this shit. D...

Closer · Closer

ID hate to complain on this board, as were all trying to live better happier lives, but Im wondering if anyone elses life is poisoned by the same problem I have for so many years ive gone nuts. Is it just me or is it every time you start feeling good, getting positive and shaking off the crap there is someon...

Christine63 · Christine63

I'm wrapping up day 30. Boy what a rollercoaster of emotions this past month has been. Emotionally, things leveled out about a week ago and I'm more "stable", so that is cool. I had a horrid nightmare last night that I got drunk and even in my dream I was saying "i was on day 29 and I screwed...

Fyne Spirit · Fyne Spirit

Does anyone have a copy of Dr Bob's 3rd step prayer? I read it once and really liked it but I never took a copy. Thanks, Mike.

stnatina · stnatina

I have a neighbor who is my age, 53. He is in the intensive care unit right now with liver failure and kidneys that have shut down. He is in a chemically induced coma to keep him comfortable. This a result of his drinking and drug use. I drank with him a few times. In my struggle to become sober this is an examp...

The Addiction Club · The Addiction Club

I get these every morning in my email, and they are wonderful to read when you just wake up. Trying to ignore our worries only pushes them underground. Pretending we are not anxious, when we are, is a tactic that fools no one, especially not ourselves. Attempting to deny or repress our fears and worri...

pinkchip · pinkchip

Another post on here reminded me of this poem. I heard it in a meeting so I searched for it and found it. Very profound: I drank for happiness and became unhappy; I drank for joy and became miserable. I drank to be out-going and became self-centred; I drank for sociability and became argumentative an...

Closer · Closer

Im at the point in my recovery where Im starting to see something and at least for me it is seeming like the key to a lost world. YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND THERE ARE GOOD PEOPLE IN THE WORLD. there are people who care and sometimes its the hardest thing to see in the world. Sometimes we are very hurt and very s...

Tasha · Tasha

I could really use some extra support. No 13th steppers please. I am married. I don't care if you're male or female, but know that my goal is to keep my family sound.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Question about the stages of alcoholism. (Preview) Can anyone tell me what stage 4 is like??? Cause I dont wanna go there......... -- Edited by Closer on Tuesday 13th of March 2012 01:07:37 AM -- Edited by Closer on Tuesday 13th of March 2012 02:02:30 AM	Closer	8	762	Mar 14, 2012 by Fyne Spirit
	Daily Reflections ~ A World of the Spirit & 24hrs a Day (Preview) We have entered the world of the Spirit. Our next function is to grow in understanding and effectiveness. This is not an overnight matter. It should continue for our lifetime. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 84 The word entered . . . and the phrase entered into the world of the Spirit are very significant. Th...	Sobrietyspell	2	411	Mar 14, 2012 by Mr_David
	Working well, attending meetings. (Preview) Was out in a restaurant with my uncle today. Havent seen him much in 4-5 years. Ive been to 3 meetings in the last 5 days. Ive been practicing the steps and working sobriety as well as I can. what Ive found is the freedom from the old worries and the ability to handle things easily, like the promises hav...	Closer	9	466	Mar 14, 2012 by Jerry F
	The Family During (Preview) The Big Book has a chapter called The Family Afterward. It's a chapter I dwelled on because it seemed like a lot of my family difficulties started after I got sober. But of course they were there all along, either I was blinded to them by my drinking or the family members kept them to themselves. But...	barisax	5	602	Mar 14, 2012 by maire rua
	Daily Reflections ~ A Day's Plan & 24hrs a Day (Preview) On awakening let us think of the twenty-four hours ahead. We consider our plans for the day. Before we begin, we ask God to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from self-pity, dishonest or self-seeking motives. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 86 Every day I ask God to kindle within me...	Sobrietyspell	3	718	Mar 13, 2012 by Mike B.
	agoraphoebia (Preview) is it possible to maintain sobriety, if a person is unable to leave their home, due to agoraphoebia?? couldnt they still do meetings online and even have a online sponsor?? I want to remain sober but have alot anxiety issues. can any one help me?? I have been sober since March 4th 2012. and very much wou...	ccromangirl	14	543	Mar 13, 2012 by rrib
	It's time for me to step out of the comfort zone. (Preview) I've been prevaricating, procrastinating and generally planning to move home for some time. About a year I thought, but a friend in the fellowship tells me I've been dancing round this for around 3 years. Now God has aligned the planets for me. There are changes afoot at work, I'll either have a new job...	bikerbill	9	776	Mar 13, 2012 by StPeteDean
	God Calling - Simplicity (Preview) "Simplicity is the keynote of My kingdom. Choose simple things always. Love and reverence the humble and the simple. Have only simple things. Your standard must never be the world's standard."	deb365	1	353	Mar 13, 2012 by Mr_David
	when it's so embarrasing to be a drunk again (Preview) Mostly I just want to give up. But actually I really really want to have what most of you have. I am not dealing with anything in particular. My life is pretty spoiled actually. Not sure why I'm killing myself still. Wish I knew. AA is still my hope and inspiration. Tasha	justadrunk	11	729	Mar 13, 2012 by justadrunk
	Todays Gift (Preview) Today's thought from Hazelden is: Blame and Criticism Am I bored? Highly critical? Fearful or anxious? If the answer to any of these questions is "yes," I may be suffering the effects of procrastination. If I am plagued by boredom, I may not be seeking or initiating constructive changes i...	The Addiction Club	2	394	Mar 13, 2012 by justadrunk
	Working with others and relapse (Preview) When working with others who relapse do you continue with the step they are working on when they relapse or do you go back to the beginning. With the grace of my higher power I have been able to maintain my sobriety thus far. I was taught to share my experience, strength and hope. I went into the AA program w...	downperiscope	2	746	Mar 13, 2012 by justadrunk
	Daily Reflections ~ Good Orderly Direction & 24hrs a Day (Preview) It is when we try to make our will conform with Gods that we begin to use it rightly. To all of us, this was a most wonderful revelation. Our whole trouble had been the misuse of willpower. We had tried to bombard our problems with it instead of attempting to bring it into agreement with Gods intention for u...	Sobrietyspell	1	524	Mar 12, 2012 by Mr_David
	God Calling - Seek Beauty (Preview) "Draw beauty from every flower and joy from the song of the birds, and the colour of the flowers. Drink in the beauty of the air and colour. I am with you. When I wanted to express a beautiful thought, I made a lovely flower. When I want to express to man what I am, I strive to make a very beautiful char...	deb365	2	487	Mar 12, 2012 by Mr_David
	Rock and Roll for sober alcoholics. (Preview) Hey all, I just did not want to let the two threads below this one to escape without having an article about Rock and Roll. We just covered Sex and Drugs(LSD) so I felt we needed to complete the triumvirate. Here is how Rock and Roll cured some noted rockers: http://www.thecyn.com/blog/alcoholism-r...	turninggrey	3	830	Mar 11, 2012 by StPeteDean
	5 Months Today :) (Preview) Its amazing :) Thanks everyone!!!	SoberSteve	16	524	Mar 10, 2012 by vixen
	First Post - Thinking About Quitting (Preview) So I just got the results from my bloodwork today. Looks like I have high cholesterol, high triglycerides, high blood pressure, and my liver enzymes are high apparently all due to alcohol. Think I have alcohol-induced pseudo cushing syndrome. I started drinking heavily when I was 21 and I just turne...	marharri	10	821	Mar 10, 2012 by marharri
	Today's Gift (Preview) Today's thought from Hazelden is: The person who is bored in the modern world shows that he is in no full sense a member of it. --Brand Blanshard Enthusiasm doesn't just happen to us. It's an attitude that is either fostered or hindered by our decisions about what we'll bring to our experiences from the...	The Addiction Club	4	361	Mar 10, 2012 by Rob84
	Happy Belated Bellybutton Birthday, Deano!!! (Preview) Dean, I'm so sorry this is late, my dear big bro! I've been offline a few days househunting & found a new flat in my spiritual home which I return to after 10 years in the wildnerness! Sobriety does indeed keep getting better & better ;) I hope you may not get this till you're back off your hols so yo...	Sobrietyspell	9	415	Mar 10, 2012 by Rob84
	AA SPEAKER TAPES/DVDS?CDS (Preview) Heres a list of some of my collection for trade PM me if you want any thanksTitle followed by format and # of Disks12 X 12 Audio Book CD 4AA Big Book Audio Book CD 6AA Grapevine Not For Newcomers Only CD 2Bill W. The Twelve Traditions DVD 1Bill W. The Three Legacies CD 2Bill W. A Matter of Grace CD 1Bill W. At th...	SoberSteve	0	3771	Mar 10, 2012 by SoberSteve
	God Calling - Nothing is Small (Preview) "Nothing is small to God. In His sight a sparrow is of greater value than a palace, one kindly word of more importance than a statesman's speech. It is the life in all that has value, and the quality of the life that determines the value. I came to give eternal life." 365 One-Minute Medit...	deb365	3	351	Mar 10, 2012 by The Addiction Club
	just found a great meeting. (Preview) Recently fell off the wagon but I got back on. Ended up finding a meeting 10 min. from my apartment every wendsday at 7:30, real nice meeting. friendly people I read how it works for everyone and then I noticed how much better the program works when your attending meetings, hadnt been in a while, when...	Closer	4	418	Mar 9, 2012 by Mike B.
	Daily Reflections ~ Turning It Over & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Every man and woman who has joined A.A. and intends to stick has, without realizing it, made a beginning on Step Three. Isnt it true that in all matters touching upon alcohol, each of them has decided to turn his or her life over to the care, protection, and guidance of Alcoholics Anonymous? . . . Any will...	Sobrietyspell	4	432	Mar 9, 2012 by Mike B.
	The Power of Vulnerability (Preview) Some of the posts I have been reading here made me think of this Ted talk I saw a few months ago, it's hard to explain but I don't go to meetings to not drink, not really, I go to meetings to learn this stuff. There are varying levels of depth in AA, as Jesus put it, there is bread for babes, and meat for strong me...	LinBabaAgo-go	6	6180	Mar 9, 2012 by Fyne Spirit
	Saying the lords prayer after the meeting, how did it become common? (Preview) Just curious how it became common for lots of groups?	dale63	7	1747	Mar 9, 2012 by dale63
	God Calling - Love and Laugh (Preview) "Work for Me, with Me, through Me. All work to last must be done in My spirit. How silently My spirit works. How gently and gradually souls are led into My kingdom. Love and laughter form the plow that prepare the ground for the seed. If the ground is hard, seed will not grow there. Prepare the gr...	deb365	5	394	Mar 8, 2012 by The Addiction Club
	Unsettled Spritually, Fighting Alcoholism, Family problem (Preview) Its me again, with another post about my life. Im really finding this program to be of great help...I am finding ways to live a much better lifestyle, Im living healthier, Im understanding things a LOT better...but Im also noticing things that really bring me down. Im not sure what my higher power is...	Closer	4	489	Mar 8, 2012 by Mr_David
	Thanks (Preview) I want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone for the helpful advice. I totally agree with the fact that I am finally getting my feelings back which is good but also bad. I now have feelings that I use to just cover up, or numb with the alcohol. I truely thank you all and it is very helpful to know I am not the only...	joanna	6	599	Mar 7, 2012 by Mike B.
	mom (Preview) Well we had a meeting with the 4 brothers and step dad. My mom is going down hill fast. They have been married 40 years and now she has dementia. She has been in a nursing home for about 2 -3 months and things are worse. She wont eat or swallow any thing now so a decision had to be made. All intervention will st...	chester	7	406	Mar 7, 2012 by stnatina
	Survey on Substance Addictions & Relapse (includes prize drawing) survey; research (Preview) My name is Dan and I am a senior majoring in counseling at Trinity College of Florida. I come from a past in drug and alcohol addiction and spent a few years in the NA/AA rooms. I am working on a senior research project with the subject being addictions and relapse. My research includes a survey which take...	morthanaconqueror	0	425	Mar 6, 2012 by morthanaconqueror
	new to this site (Preview) just new to this site ive been too 3 A.A meetings and i never knew you could go online and read things that related to me more than i knew even i would just like to say ive tried a few different ways to stop drinking and this is the best ive felt for a long time i will just take one day at a time though im not to sure...	michelle123	14	391	Mar 7, 2012 by joanna
	God Calling - Fear Is Evil (Preview) "Have no fear. Fear is evil, and "perfect love casts out fear." There is no room for fear in the heart in which I dwell. Fear destroys hope. It cannot exist where love is, or where faith is. Fear is the curse of the world. Man is afraid - afraid of poverty, afraid of loneliness, afraid...	deb365	7	553	Mar 7, 2012 by joanna
	One of those days... (Preview) [video=]	John	3	464	Mar 7, 2012 by joanna
	Good Orderly Direction (Preview) G.O.D. = Good Orderly Direction --Anonymous When we decided to turn our will and lives over to the care of God, as we understood Him, we made a declaration of independence. We declared our freedom from the chains of our self-centered ego and the unrelenting demands of our self-will. When we decided th...	The Addiction Club	7	4399	Mar 6, 2012 by The Addiction Club
	Looking for information (Preview) How many of your groups have a group conscience meeting? My group does not. Issues are brought up to the group secretary and discussed between the previous secretaries.	dale63	5	530	Mar 6, 2012 by Mike B.
	sober steve (Preview) Tried logging into your new discussion forum, but it wouldn't let me... message me please.	justadrunk	1	627	Mar 6, 2012 by SoberSteve
	It's not over till it's over... (Preview) Aloha Gang, Crew and Family...The looking for a rain-hat turned police assault and arrest and jail and emergency and court and all of that other crap has melted down. It melted down to 5 of the original charges fell by the way side and the Judge and Public Prosecutor and my Pro-Bono Atty whittle and wh...	Jerry F	4	442	Mar 6, 2012 by turninggrey
	tough day (Preview) Today my emotions have been all over the board. I have a headache and want to just cry. I have just hung around the house all day and slept, and have done very little. I am trying to figure out what I am feeling and why I am feeling like this? Anyone have any words of wisdom?	joanna	7	503	Mar 6, 2012 by Mike B.
	This disease took another (Preview) My neighbor died as a result of liver failure. Keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.	stnatina	8	433	Mar 6, 2012 by Rob84
	A returning former member (Preview) Greetings all, I originally joined AA at the age of 18 back in 2008 and spent nearly two years sober until one night I was at a party with friends and though "why not?" and had a drink. The next meeting I went to, I told no one about this and decided to quietly leave AA. In the thirteen months tha...	Midge	10	907	Mar 5, 2012 by Midge
	Anxiety Attacks, Whining Titty Baby! (Preview) Yep, thats me! The guy that so many think of as big bad John, the "GetterDone" guy, the one that so many come to when their ass is in a vise and their head is stuck in their ass... I have been to the ER twice in the past week for anxiety attacks. At first I went thinking I was having respirory problems, couldn...	John	20	1044	Mar 5, 2012 by John_Stal
	Just interesting things I found online.. you might enjoy. (Preview) Wiggle your mouse inside this window Use the displayed keyboard to make some music beatles on cassette Watch Video of your favorite artist	John	3	408	Mar 5, 2012 by stnatina
	How it works (Preview) I had a harsh reminder this morning that when an Alcoholic takes back control, their future becomes uncertain. Today, I respect my disease because I know it waits for me around every corner, and it whispers lies in my ears at every opportunity. Today I will pray for those still caught up in this shit. D...	The Addiction Club	4	437	Mar 5, 2012 by Mr_David
	poisonous people! (Preview) ID hate to complain on this board, as were all trying to live better happier lives, but Im wondering if anyone elses life is poisoned by the same problem I have for so many years ive gone nuts. Is it just me or is it every time you start feeling good, getting positive and shaking off the crap there is someon...	Closer	22	810	Mar 5, 2012 by barisax
	30 Days! (Preview) I'm wrapping up day 30. Boy what a rollercoaster of emotions this past month has been. Emotionally, things leveled out about a week ago and I'm more "stable", so that is cool. I had a horrid nightmare last night that I got drunk and even in my dream I was saying "i was on day 29 and I screwed...	Christine63	13	645	Mar 5, 2012 by Rob84
	Dr Bob's 3rd step prayer (Preview) Does anyone have a copy of Dr Bob's 3rd step prayer? I read it once and really liked it but I never took a copy. Thanks, Mike.	Fyne Spirit	3	1176	Mar 4, 2012 by Fyne Spirit
	The reality of drinking (Preview) I have a neighbor who is my age, 53. He is in the intensive care unit right now with liver failure and kidneys that have shut down. He is in a chemically induced coma to keep him comfortable. This a result of his drinking and drug use. I drank with him a few times. In my struggle to become sober this is an examp...	stnatina	4	439	Mar 4, 2012 by Jerry F
	Thought for the day (Preview) I get these every morning in my email, and they are wonderful to read when you just wake up. Trying to ignore our worries only pushes them underground. Pretending we are not anxious, when we are, is a tactic that fools no one, especially not ourselves. Attempting to deny or repress our fears and worri...	The Addiction Club	6	554	Mar 4, 2012 by Fyne Spirit
	The lie of drinking (Preview) Another post on here reminded me of this poem. I heard it in a meeting so I searched for it and found it. Very profound: I drank for happiness and became unhappy; I drank for joy and became miserable. I drank to be out-going and became self-centred; I drank for sociability and became argumentative an...	pinkchip	6	500	Mar 4, 2012 by Fyne Spirit
	When you are Hurt -Understand this. (Preview) Im at the point in my recovery where Im starting to see something and at least for me it is seeming like the key to a lost world. YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND THERE ARE GOOD PEOPLE IN THE WORLD. there are people who care and sometimes its the hardest thing to see in the world. Sometimes we are very hurt and very s...	Closer	5	603	Mar 4, 2012 by joanna
	I'm looking for an online sponsor... is that okay? (Preview) I could really use some extra support. No 13th steppers please. I am married. I don't care if you're male or female, but know that my goal is to keep my family sound.	Tasha	4	462	Mar 4, 2012 by soberjulie
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