Hi there...I am just getting started today - before reading the introduction book, I thought I'd follow directions & post here. I am sooo unpredictable even to myself! I'll be going along just fine, and out of the blue I seem to want to escape - by some form of self-destructive activity - usually involving wine, and occasionally margaritas...I think I have stored up some pretty big resentment issues...I have been to outpatient for alcohol issues - I'm not physically addicted...I know I'm self-medicating...I let people (mostly family members, spouse & kids) run all over me, then I act irrationally, feel guilty & think I deserve their treatment, until it all starts over again...I would love to break this cycle and stand up for myself istead of hiding & using self-defeating behavior. I'm starting today...I am also on anti-depressants. I hope to get to know you all better, and I hope to help you & allow you to help me!