Alcohol itself is a depressant drug. No wonder alcoholism and depression are co-morbidities!Jul 2, 2021Jul 2, 2021
"Practical experience shows that nothing will so much insure immunity fom drinking as intensive…Jul 2, 2021Jul 2, 2021
In your essay, The Prison of Alcohol, you said:"The problem I found with AA is that it’s contradictory to all of these things. It tries to tell me that all of those things I love about…May 9, 20211May 9, 20211
Many of those who say, "You don't drink that much," may be comparing what they know of your…For a real alcoholic moderation does not work because of the physical phenomenon of craving. Once a real alcoholic takes a drink, a cascade…May 6, 2021May 6, 2021
Regarding sobriety clichés:"If a camel can go 24 hours without a drink, so can I." At one time, a camel profile was a common AA symbol. Maybe it went away because of…Apr 26, 2021Apr 26, 2021
In an ideal world, people would be free to confess - or not - their secrets, including actual…A.A. has another saying, which may be more appropriate here: "We don't shoot our wounded." Welcome a relapser back with open arms, love…Apr 26, 20211Apr 26, 20211
I certainly agree that newly-sober people should avoid the "triggers" which can lead to a relapse.But it's also important to recognize the difference between "sober" and "recovery." People who do not drink are, by definition, "sober."…Mar 20, 2021Mar 20, 2021
