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Originally Posted by gonetomaui
Hi .
I'm curious.
I just started meds. I now do not have the feeling/craving for alcohol or binging. I struggled with this my whole life. THinking I was just an alcoholic. Going to meetings. One time for 8 years, staying sober. Never completely convinced that was the sole problem. Now I feel like the bp is the issue.
Do I need to keep going to meetings? labeling myself an alcoholic or start a new sober life on medication with hobbies and a new outlook on life. Do I need to attend 12 step meetings and state I'm an "alcoholic" and I'm "powerless"?
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I quit drinking last May and had to go to a local hospital to detox. Everyone says I should of went to rehab and do the whole AA thing but it just wasn't for me. I've been to meetings but couldn't get the "higher power" stuff. I can't help that it did nothing for me but I'm not going to fake it to make others happy! It just wasn't for me. Luckily I was able to stay away from alcohol on my own. I'd say if it's helping you then keep on going but if you find you're just going through the motions based on what society says then be honest and stick to doing it on your own. I'm not saying AA is bad. It's helped tons of people and they really depend on the support for sobriety. But it's not for everyone.
Jan 10, 2016, 12:38 PM
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