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Originally Posted by kevmartin  If it works for you Sherri, I wouldn't say ever 'don't do it, because it will leave you dependent on the steps instead of the booze'. The key is to kind what works *for you*. But one thing is for sure - if you do choose the steps method - controlled drinking is not an option, period, exclamation point! Controlled drinking is basically throwing the steps out the window. I would also recommend (just as another tool I have seen used very helpfully by some, either alongside or without steps method) good psychotherapy (meaning therapy with a good therapist - which can unfortunately be a hard thing to find). Can be expensive though. Meditation can also be great for many people. |
HI Kevin,
Thanks on this...No please understand, I used the term controll (loosely)
I will never be able to control the use of alcohol, I am not fooling myself here..but the stinking thinking begins to seed when you fall of the wagon again, so its about reversing the process of thought and remember you cannot control it. I once told myself, mid year of not drinking..if I ever drink again, I need only to use handcuffs and attach myself to the bed in the house..throw the key and in this I would not drive. There it was..the culprit returns...trying to control the atmosphere so I could have a quick fix..so it took all I had to re-consider, also I talked to a mentor at the time who re-reminded me...that I was thinking I was still in control..now I know.
Sherri