I too have run into the attitude that AA should be all that a person needs. I've had people tell me that when I'm depressed all I need is more meetings.. BS. I needed hospitalization and an increase in meds. But in the Big Book it says that if psychiatric help is necessary, it has it's place in our recovery too. I don't remember the exact page reference but it's in the chapter "to the Family." Have a read of it for yourself, and be prepared to quote it to anyone who tries to tell you otherwise. That's what I do.

Don't get me wrong, I get a lot of support from AA and I go to meetings 3 times a week and am working the steps to the best of my ability. It's helping me stay sober. But I work my recovery in my own way and that includes seeing a T, a pdoc, an addictions counsellor, medication, and hospital based group therapy once a week that is most decidedly not 12 step.

Take what you can from AA - it has a lot to offer, but also seek help wherever you need it, in the long run it will make you a happier, healthier, and more sober person.

Good luck on your journey,

--splitimage