Hi Steven! I am not an alcoholic, however my husband is. AA just doesn't seem to work for him and though he's not drinking(mostly because he has no money) he is very depressed and lately even seems angry at times. I think it is wonderful that you have the courage to come here and freely admit you have a problem with alcohol. I think this program will be very helpful for you in your recovery. I only wish I could get my husband to work this program with me and I wish youmuch success. God bless you and take care!
Posts: 81 | Location: Eastern Shore of Maryland | Registered: September 18, 2008
I think what this course teachs is the root of all of our problems. When we improve our thinking our lifes will improve. Good luck and the very best to you always.
My Dad bought this program for my sister who is an alcoholic. She did some of the workbook but I'm not sure how much of an effort she made at really applying the lessons. I asked for the tapes after she had given up on using this program as a tool in her alcohol recovery.
I have experienced a great deal of relief from my own problems since I started this in September. I highly recommend it. I think if you can make strides reducing depression and anxiety than you will reduce your reasons/triggers for drinking. I hope she will give it another chance after she sees how much it has helped me.
Also, in addition to those of us here, there is a really great forum called MyWayOut.org for people who are looking for support while trying to go alcohol free or trying to use in moderation. There are a lot of really great people there who will be there for you in your recovery.
Good luck!
Posts: 82 | Location: Las Vegas | Registered: September 29, 2008
I was curious also about the program and it helping someone to stop smoking. Seems like it might help them to be more aware of when they are lighting up and thus helping them to curve or possibly stop the habit. Anybody with any success stories out there? I'm wishfully hoping my spouse will committ to the program.
Steven, I am not an alcoholic, but do suffer from depression. I believe you are on the right track with this program, and the fact you are going back to AA. Best of luck!!
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Originally posted by steven n KS: I dropped out of AA recently and started this progam about a month ago. I am going back to AA. I just am curious how many of us are alcoholics.
I am not an alcoholic, but there is one inside of me...if that makes sense. Alcoholism runs in my family. When I get severely depressed I yearn for SOMETHING...be it alcohol or drugs or WHATEVER to make it go away. Someone has described it as wanting to crawl out of your skin. I have just recently begun anti-depressants and find that it helps a little, but not enough. I know the solution to our problems is within us. I just began the program so I can't tell you if it works. What I DO know is that you can't win if you don't play so I'm playing!
"Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do." -Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe ~~~~~~~~~ "You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty." -Ghandi ~~~~~~~~~~~~"The purpose of life is not to be happy-but to matter, to be productive, to be useful, to have it make some difference that you have lived at all." -Leo Rosten
~~~~~~~~~~ "Success in marriage does not come merely through finding the right mate, but through being the right mate." -Barnet R. Brickne
Posts: 14 | Location: Baton Rouge, LA | Registered: November 10, 2008
I have an update. This is my 4th week in the program. When I get home from work I put in the relaxation CD and really do not crave alcohol to relax. For now at least, this program is helping me with alcoholism and anxiety!
Posts: 7 | Location: overland park KS | Registered: November 09, 2008
I just started this program. I know I am an alcoholic. I dont drink every day but I do drink to let loose or let go or whatever..I am 50 yrs old and want to be the person I used to be. For many years that did not involve alcohol. I thought about AA but just dont want to go...no ambition to get out and go. SO...Here I am..we can do our own AA meetings here...Any hints or comments would be appreciated. I am glad I am here and look forward to chatting with people going thru the same thing I am..: )
Posts: 2 | Location: New Britain, CT | Registered: November 11, 2008
Originally posted by steven n KS: I have an update. This is my 4th week in the program. When I get home from work I put in the relaxation CD and really do not crave alcohol to relax. For now at least, this program is helping me with alcoholism and anxiety!
Originally posted by steven n KS: I have an update. This is my 4th week in the program. When I get home from work I put in the relaxation CD and really do not crave alcohol to relax. For now at least, this program is helping me with alcoholism and anxiety!
HI, I AM HAPPY TO HEAR THAT IS WORKING FOR YOUR ALCOHOL HABIT. IT GIVES ME HOPE. I DO THE SAME THING RIGHT MOW. I JUST STARRTED AND STISS IN THE EVENING CRAVE ALCOHOL TO CALM AND RELAX. EVEN I STILL AM DRINKING TO DO SIMPLE THINGS. LIKE CHECK THE MAIL.I I UNDRSTAND AND GOD BLESS YOU,
I have an alcohol problem, namely that I crave it as an escape, and if I have just one, it is SO hard not to keep drinking and get trashed. Meaning, if I drink, I always get trashed. lol
So, it is cool to see that I am not the only one here with problems with alcohol, and I hope I can be of help as you go through this program, and vice-versa.
Posts: 7 | Location: Connecticut | Registered: November 12, 2008
I "Hope this is the one" too. I know where your comming from. I just started this week. I am working on my negative thoughts. Its working too! I have been a lot less angry this week and so I havent gone for a drink in 3 days. Not bad huh?
Posts: 2 | Location: New Britain, CT | Registered: November 11, 2008
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