I did not see on the step board http://www.activeboard.com/forum.spark?forumID=42763 active steps being discussed for AA. I just started a thread for step 1 and will make a sincere effort at starting the next step every two weeks per the step board format.
I am 8 days sober and I very interested in actively working the steps. Any assistance or feedback would be appreciated.
Thank you.
tlc
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I am working on the steps. I just read your thread. I guess Ihave to make another password etc. I am back after a month. I tested the waters...or my mind played tricks on me. Even though I drank a few...and didn't binge, I still felt it the next day. I need meetings. I have support. I was warned...I did not listen. I cannot do this alone and need to go to meetings. Also, through my ACA meetings, I have come to learn that most likely I am a periodic drinker. i have never heard of this. Interesting. I feel forgiven from God. I feel alright. I feel human. But thankfully it wasn't a full binge and thankfully it didn't even give me the effect I was looking for. Anyway, I was sober for awhile...now it is on the horse again. I am in a rut with therapy and meetings. I felt like feeling something different, rather than feeling how I felt at the time. I am learning...Thanks.
Binge drinking can be defined as periodic bouts of excessive and uncontrollable drinking. Even though binge drinking may not occur every day -- in fact, many binge drinkers can go weeks, months and, occasionally, years between drinking liquor -- binge drinking can still be a form of alcoholism.
During their periods of sobriety, binge drinkers may not even think about alcohol. Those who engage in binge drinking are able to control their drinking, often having only a drink or two a week or month. Sometimes, binge drinkers can even go years without drinking alcohol. Seemingly without effort, some binge drinkers are able to stay completely sober.
Then, for some reason -- or for no reason at all -- binge drinkers begin drinking again. They neglect everything in their lives, family, friends, work and social responsibilities, to consume large amounts of alcohol. The spree may last only one night, or it may continue for days or weeks. When the drinking binge is over, the drinker is usually sick and full of remorse, determined never to let it happen again. Unfortunately, it does happen again. And again and again.
Binge drinking or any type of periodic drinking can be confusing, not only to the drinker's family and friends, but also to the drinker, who cannot understand why they have so little interest in alcohol between binges -- or so little control over it once the drinking starts. Oftentimes, binge drinkers might wonder if they are alcoholics, but aren't certain because they have so little problems avoiding alcohol between binges.
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-- Edited by Doll at 07:47, 2008-08-11
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Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass... It's about learning to dance in the rain.
Back again...the bottom line is---I can't do it myself. OBVIOUSLY. Am planning on meetings and told my hubby too. I think he is liking my sobriety as well. Anyway, back on the road and trying to do it the right way....not my way!
