Re: Sober 6 months
Bassy, I can. <br />I guess there are different degrees of 'addiction', and different manifestations and reprocussions to expect from alcohol...It sure is strange, the way it effects the body and mind. But so are most drugs. I had a severe drinkin problem after my devorce in the early 80's. I figured it was harmfull, but since I was alone, I didn't care. Then, a close friend got in my face and reminded me about my three children. I switched to water that night, and swore never to drink around someone I cared about ever again....And since I care about most people, and they tend to go to the same parties I do, it leaves me no window of opertunity to make an arse outta myself. <br />All that to say, I rarely give it a thought, except after a particularily rough day at the salt mines....And never a second thought.<br />Samey-same with cigarettes (which I had a very hard time getting away from compared to alcohol). But the smokes took a good year to quit constantly obsessing-over.<br />You might require all of your friends to stick close for a while (the non-drinkin ones). And you may have to give your drinkin friends a long hug and kiss, and tell them you'll see them when you're stronger than the desire. I didn't, but everyone's addictions are different.<br />If you are going to A/A, it will keep the subject front and center. It's hard to put behind you if it's what you are talking and thinking about....So A/A has its dangers too.<br />But whether you attend meetings or not, the 12 steps are essential, esspecially the support of friends, and a strong faith in your maker.
