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daddio66in2000

I am a 52 year old male struggling with alcohol. Have been in and out of AA since 1994 and just cannot go back. I manage to stay sober for a full year but that was one miserable year. I cannot continue with this anymore. I am looking for help with other useful treatments.

MsAmandaNJ

I assure you, you CAN go back - you will be welcomed and accepted.

You mentioned staying sober for a horrible year, I've been there - that was on my own. Going to meetings, listening, and sharing when I have something on my mind have all contributed to learning how to live with an alcoholic mind - I now have something to live for, before, life was really dark. That said, it only works if you work the program. Get (and confide in) a sponsor, go to meetings, don't drink.

One thing (outside of AA) that has helped me is yoga. We were encouraged to write a san kulpa, a statement of the heart's desire as if it is already true. My first was "I know myself", then it was "I accept myself". I quit smoking cold turkey in the spring, I still get cravings, so another I use is "I am smoke-free". I know how this all sounds, but I swear it has helped me.

Message me or send a friend request, you are not alone.

daddio66in2000

Thank you for your reply

suruda

many in my family (husband, brother in law) have successfully gotten sober through AA and meetings. It is a long journey, and AA is an integral part of it. My husband has now been sober for 30 years and still thinks about it occasionally....go back to AA, find a meeting that works for you. They will welcome you.

I also second the yoga suggestion...finding inner peace while doing a bit of exercise is a good thing. My husband and I both are pilates regulars and it can be similar.