Posted by Phil on February 27, 2000, at 15:59:51
In reply to Dang depressed, Part 2--The Alcohol, posted by Cass on February 27, 2000, at 15:06:50
>Cass, There are definately many levels of alcoholism. You might want to try other meetings in your town. AA groups can differ greatly, each group has it's own vibe.
I was in Al-Anon and have great friends in AA, my mother was one of them. Some meetings, you might just hear your story and be floored that there are others there that could possibly have the exact same feelings you are having.
I used to absolutely get blown away at the wisdom some of those fine folks carry.
You may be a high-bottom alcoholic. If you are, the road just goes one way from there. It doesn't matter how much you drink or what you've lost..so far, what matters is why you drink and how much you anticipate it. It's cunning, baffling, and wise...try a few more meetings if you want. You'll know..one way or the other.
I used to party my ass off when I was younger and with my family history, I had a 4-6 X likelihood of becoming alcoholic myself. A little voice kept saying,'Do you want this path?' I may drink two beers a year now. Don't want it, don't need it, and, in my opinion, drinking is a way highly overrated way to live. Keep us posted.Phil
ps..The first meeting I went to,there were a lot of lost souls but recovering. At the second, across town, I thought they all looked like they couldn't possibly have a drinking problem!
You got me wound up! :-)
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