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Is AA where I should go

Unread postby Kat » Fri Oct 07, 2011 10:09 am

Hello to all, I don't know if I should go to a meeting if I am appropriate or not. My behavior that I would like to change is that I am a situational drinker. I can go weeks without a drink, but put me in a casino, party, bar etc and I drink way too much. I hate the guilt, embarrassment , remorse for my actions ans swear I won't do it again yet I do. I realize I have an addictive personality- have the history of gambling too much, eating too much, smoking too much etc. So is AA a place where I can learn to change???????KAT
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Re: Is AA where I should go

Unread postby TomD » Fri Oct 07, 2011 7:07 pm

I would say give it a try. I could go weeks also, but when I started, I wouldn't stop. You don't have to be living under a bridge to qualify. If your drinking is causing guilt and shame, give AA a try. Tom
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Re: Is AA where I should go

Unread postby Kat » Fri Oct 07, 2011 8:13 pm

Thanks for the reply. Beating myself up pretty good. Ive had this cycle before over embibe.be mindful for weeks or months then a slip again very painful thanks k
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Re: Is AA where I should go

Unread postby dianevrt » Fri Oct 07, 2011 9:39 pm

Kat, My suggestion would be to just go to a meeting, sit and just listen and if you hear anyone person in that meeting story that somewhat relates to your life then you will have your answer,and if not go to another meeting. I guarantee you will eventually find the answer your seeking.I wish you the best, give it a try.
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Re: Is AA where I should go

Unread postby robertoZ » Wed Oct 12, 2011 10:13 pm

If you're not an alcoholic AA will be the best mistake you ever make.
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Re: Is AA where I should go

Unread postby ujustknow » Fri Oct 14, 2011 8:37 am

Yes I think if alcohol is any problem to u than aa is the right place more will be revealed once u try it. If u even have to ask yourself if aa is good for u than it most likley is. I hope u find a soulution :)
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Re: Is AA where I should go

Unread postby Guest » Mon Oct 31, 2011 8:21 am

It sounds like you have answered your own question. Nothing in life should bring about such horrible feelings of regret and embarrassment. Just you having to ask this question gives you your answer. YES you should!
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Re: Is AA where I should go

Unread postby otdun » Tue Nov 01, 2011 12:38 pm

i agree that you should go and give it a try,you have nothing to loose,and nothing bad will happen as a result of you going!
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Re: Is AA where I should go

Unread postby Guest » Wed Dec 28, 2011 3:56 pm

If you can over-drink yourself to shame, imagine how well you could over-live to joy.
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Re: Is AA where I should go

Unread postby Aacollege » Sat Jan 21, 2012 3:04 am

Kat. I was in the same exact sitatuation as you. I couldn't stop myself And the embarrassment was terrible and I couldn't drink casually without waking up feeling a brick wall of guilt on my head and heart. I'm still young. Only 23 and still in college. I wasn't sure Aa was the best place for me but to tell you the truth I know I wouldn't have made it to 24 if I didn't go. It saved my life and who knows where I would be without it today. Best of luck see you there!


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