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Topic: Mingle AA
Ruth34611 Joined Sat 08/02/08 Posts: 32402	Fri 11/14/08 08:08 PM
I think my sister might be an alcoholic. My brother is an alcoholic. He was dry for 20 yrs. He started drinking again, and almost died this yr. dryed out again, is drinking again. It's very painful to watch.

Winx Joined Fri 08/31/07 Posts: 39051	Fri 11/14/08 08:10 PM
I think my sister might be an alcoholic. My brother is an alcoholic. He was dry for 20 yrs. He started drinking again, and almost died this yr. dryed out again, is drinking again. It's very painful to watch. Ruth, Have you thought about Alanon?

Ruth34611 Joined Sat 08/02/08 Posts: 32402	Fri 11/14/08 08:12 PM
I think my sister might be an alcoholic. My brother is an alcoholic. He was dry for 20 yrs. He started drinking again, and almost died this yr. dryed out again, is drinking again. It's very painful to watch. Ruth, Have you thought about Alanon? Is that the thing for family members of alcoholics?

Winx Joined Fri 08/31/07 Posts: 39051	Fri 11/14/08 08:13 PM
I think my sister might be an alcoholic. My brother is an alcoholic. He was dry for 20 yrs. He started drinking again, and almost died this yr. dryed out again, is drinking again. It's very painful to watch. Ruth, Have you thought about Alanon? Is that the thing for family members of alcoholics? Yes...family and friends.

michiganman3 Joined Mon 10/29/07 Posts: 14521	Fri 11/14/08 08:17 PM
Alanon=Good Stuff. Same steps as AA, but you don't have to stop drinking.

Ruth34611 Joined Sat 08/02/08 Posts: 32402	Fri 11/14/08 08:22 PM
Alanon=Good Stuff. Same steps as AA, but you don't have to stop drinking. My ex is an alcoholic. One of the biggest reasons I left him. Once I mentioned to him that his drinking might be a problem. That didn't go over so well. Maybe I'll have to look into Alanon. Thanks.

michiganman3 Joined Mon 10/29/07 Posts: 14521	Fri 11/14/08 08:26 PM
Alanon=Good Stuff. Same steps as AA, but you don't have to stop drinking. My ex is an alcoholic. One of the biggest reasons I left him. Once I mentioned to him that his drinking might be a problem. That didn't go over so well. Maybe I'll have to look into Alanon. Thanks. for you too. My brother had a recent run with the law, so he will be required to do some outpatient therapy, and breathalizer/urine checks too. I hope it will keep him out of trouble and get him back on track.

Ruth34611 Joined Sat 08/02/08 Posts: 32402	Fri 11/14/08 08:46 PM
Alanon=Good Stuff. Same steps as AA, but you don't have to stop drinking. My ex is an alcoholic. One of the biggest reasons I left him. Once I mentioned to him that his drinking might be a problem. That didn't go over so well. Maybe I'll have to look into Alanon. Thanks. for you too. My brother had a recent run with the law, so he will be required to do some outpatient therapy, and breathalizer/urine checks too. I hope it will keep him out of trouble and get him back on track. I hope it does too.

Totage Joined Sat 10/13/07 Posts: 24210	Fri 11/14/08 09:05 PM
I'm thinking this whole thing just isn't for me anymore. In the begining I was open to it, but now I don't see a point in it anymore. If I'm going to continue to feel the way I feel, I would rather be drunk and high and feel this way. I don't know. That's just how I've been feeling lately.

michiganman3 Joined Mon 10/29/07 Posts: 14521	Fri 11/14/08 09:11 PM
I'm thinking this whole thing just isn't for me anymore. In the begining I was open to it, but now I don't see a point in it anymore. If I'm going to continue to feel the way I feel, I would rather be drunk and high and feel this way. I don't know. That's just how I've been feeling lately. What are you doing different in your life other than just not drinking and getting high?

Totage Joined Sat 10/13/07 Posts: 24210	Fri 11/14/08 09:23 PM
I'm thinking this whole thing just isn't for me anymore. In the begining I was open to it, but now I don't see a point in it anymore. If I'm going to continue to feel the way I feel, I would rather be drunk and high and feel this way. I don't know. That's just how I've been feeling lately. What are you doing different in your life other than just not drinking and getting high? Just going to meetings and seeing a counselor. They out me on something for depression. I don't hang out with my friends because that would just lead to drugs and alcohol. I've been trying to find a hobby, but it doesn't seem t be working out.

michiganman3 Joined Mon 10/29/07 Posts: 14521	Fri 11/14/08 09:32 PM
I'm thinking this whole thing just isn't for me anymore. In the begining I was open to it, but now I don't see a point in it anymore. If I'm going to continue to feel the way I feel, I would rather be drunk and high and feel this way. I don't know. That's just how I've been feeling lately. What are you doing different in your life other than just not drinking and getting high? Just going to meetings and seeing a counselor. They out me on something for depression. I don't hang out with my friends because that would just lead to drugs and alcohol. I've been trying to find a hobby, but it doesn't seem t be working out. Well, are you doing anything like working the steps? Have you tried hanging with new sober friends? You've been clean/sober about 4 months now, this dosen't happen over night

tusselboy Joined Sat 10/18/08 Posts: 274	Fri 11/14/08 09:42 PM
I'm thinking this whole thing just isn't for me anymore. In the begining I was open to it, but now I don't see a point in it anymore. If I'm going to continue to feel the way I feel, I would rather be drunk and high and feel this way. I don't know. That's just how I've been feeling lately. What are you doing different in your life other than just not drinking and getting high? Just going to meetings and seeing a counselor. They out me on something for depression. I don't hang out with my friends because that would just lead to drugs and alcohol. I've been trying to find a hobby, but it doesn't seem t be working out.

Totage Joined Sat 10/13/07 Posts: 24210	Fri 11/14/08 09:42 PM
I'm thinking this whole thing just isn't for me anymore. In the begining I was open to it, but now I don't see a point in it anymore. If I'm going to continue to feel the way I feel, I would rather be drunk and high and feel this way. I don't know. That's just how I've been feeling lately. What are you doing different in your life other than just not drinking and getting high? Just going to meetings and seeing a counselor. They out me on something for depression. I don't hang out with my friends because that would just lead to drugs and alcohol. I've been trying to find a hobby, but it doesn't seem t be working out. Well, are you doing anything like working the steps? Have you tried hanging with new sober friends? You've been clean/sober about 4 months now, this dosen't happen over night I'm trying, I really am. I'm not feeling any better. I really can't handle even everyday life. It feels like it's just getting worse.

tusselboy Joined Sat 10/18/08 Posts: 274	Fri 11/14/08 09:45 PM
Sorry still learning how to reply to post. Totage just think of the one person u are doing this for, u and only u. This is something I'm going though to, I hope we both can make though. goodluck.

Totage Joined Sat 10/13/07 Posts: 24210	Fri 11/14/08 09:47 PM
Sorry still learning how to reply to post. Totage just think of the one person u are doing this for, u and only u. This is something I'm going though to, I hope we both can make though. goodluck. It's rough, but we will make it.

michiganman3 Joined Mon 10/29/07 Posts: 14521	Fri 11/14/08 09:47 PM
I'm thinking this whole thing just isn't for me anymore. In the begining I was open to it, but now I don't see a point in it anymore. If I'm going to continue to feel the way I feel, I would rather be drunk and high and feel this way. I don't know. That's just how I've been feeling lately. What are you doing different in your life other than just not drinking and getting high? Just going to meetings and seeing a counselor. They out me on something for depression. I don't hang out with my friends because that would just lead to drugs and alcohol. I've been trying to find a hobby, but it doesn't seem t be working out. Well, are you doing anything like working the steps? Have you tried hanging with new sober friends? You've been clean/sober about 4 months now, this dosen't happen over night I'm trying, I really am. I'm not feeling any better. I really can't handle even everyday life. It feels like it's just getting worse. Answer the question....What are you doing different?????

Totage Joined Sat 10/13/07 Posts: 24210	Fri 11/14/08 09:52 PM
I'm thinking this whole thing just isn't for me anymore. In the begining I was open to it, but now I don't see a point in it anymore. If I'm going to continue to feel the way I feel, I would rather be drunk and high and feel this way. I don't know. That's just how I've been feeling lately. What are you doing different in your life other than just not drinking and getting high? Just going to meetings and seeing a counselor. They out me on something for depression. I don't hang out with my friends because that would just lead to drugs and alcohol. I've been trying to find a hobby, but it doesn't seem t be working out. Well, are you doing anything like working the steps? Have you tried hanging with new sober friends? You've been clean/sober about 4 months now, this dosen't happen over night I'm trying, I really am. I'm not feeling any better. I really can't handle even everyday life. It feels like it's just getting worse. Answer the question....What are you doing different????? What do you mean?

Thomas27 Joined Sun 10/21/07 Posts: 4860	Fri 11/14/08 09:54 PM
5/12/04 Here with the help of the USN and a great fellowship of men and women that would not normally cross paths except for the fact that they share one common bond. Go to Meetings Get a Sponsor Work the Steps Keep it Simple Willingness is the Key! Dr. Bob says, if you put 1/2 the effort you put into using, into your recovery, your chances of success are pretty awesome!!! Just for today One day at a time

livelife68 Joined Sun 12/30/07 Posts: 3696	Fri 11/14/08 09:55 PM
I'm thinking this whole thing just isn't for me anymore. In the begining I was open to it, but now I don't see a point in it anymore. If I'm going to continue to feel the way I feel, I would rather be drunk and high and feel this way. I don't know. That's just how I've been feeling lately. What are you doing different in your life other than just not drinking and getting high? Just going to meetings and seeing a counselor. They out me on something for depression. I don't hang out with my friends because that would just lead to drugs and alcohol. I've been trying to find a hobby, but it doesn't seem t be working out. Well, are you doing anything like working the steps? Have you tried hanging with new sober friends? You've been clean/sober about 4 months now, this dosen't happen over night I'm trying, I really am. I'm not feeling any better. I really can't handle even everyday life. It feels like it's just getting worse. think the drink through. Anytime I feel like taking a drink I just have to remember where alcohol brings me. In my case usually jail. It makes for an easy decision not to drink. Life will always get worse if I drink. Answer the question. What are you doing different?????