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Originally Posted by DePressMe
I went to rehab 4 times and did AA and could not make it work. I quit drinking 8 years ago without AA and I've stayed sober without AA.
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Congratulations on achieving sobriety on your own! Thanks for sharing your experience!
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One study I read not too long ago showed that AA can cause PTSD in some members.
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Given some of the "grand poobahs" actions in AA I believe it. I think for some, sponsoring folks is a power trip & I can understand how they might create emotional distress in certain individuals. I'm glad I was able to find a sponsor who treats me as an equal...One whose wife is bipolar, too. He's actually much more a very close friend than he is a sponsor. You're right, though. Different people may react differently to AA than others. It's a matter of choosing your confidants carefully.
For me, in addition to helping me focus on my sobriety, AA also acts as a place where I can get out of my own head. I tend to isolate too much when I become symptomatic. I guess at these times AA acts more as a cheap form of "group therapy" for me. While I don't share the fact that I'm bipolar around the tables of AA, I can cautiously share some of the things I'm experiencing.
Thanks again for your insights & congrats on your 8 years.