Posted by uncouth on August 16, 2011, at 18:41:07
In reply to Living with Addiction, posted by rjlockhart04-08 on August 15, 2011, at 23:42:15
I have started going to AA meetings (which are better than NA in my area) for my med / chemical addiction/obsession. I've been going the last 8 months and today have 22 days clean and "sober" = no drugs or alcohol other than what is prescribed by my doctor and most importantly NO SCREWING WITH MY MEDS or self prescribing which is big for me. Now just have to deal with the supplament / vitamin/ herb thing, but my sponsor and I are going to tackle that one a bit later.
I'm on step 4, listing out all my resentments. I have like 20 pages so far.I'm a bit apprehensive and I too have reservations and it sorta seems like a cult, but you know what, so far so good, it's giving me something to do, and I realize a big part of my depression overlaps with addictive behaviors ofa ll sorts, things I just can't stop. And addiction just like depression is a thought disorder too, and thats what AA really works on, the thinking disease. And it's great to have a sponsor who is willing to work with you EVERY DAY on stuff, not like once a week meeting with a therapist. I really think more intensitive treatment is what is required for real positive change. I am trying to go to a meeting every day, which is what is suggested in the first 90 days. And sharing. And calling people (which is still tough for me).
The last few days I've been feeling pretty bad, but I think overall it is slowly helping me. I just need to keep at it.
uncouth
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