A drinking problem by definition is not manageable. Hide-able, sure. Function relatively "normally" in society despite it? kinda sorta, but life becomes a performance. A drinking problem, too much drinking, habitual drinking, alcohol abuse, self-medicating, whatever you call it is a problem. Or, more often than not, it is masking a problem.
Followed by this post which sent me searching bookstores. Trimpeys book was a key read for me, especially with regards to my own guilt and denial over W's drinking. As I type this, I'm making a note to reread it.
Originally Posted By: Gardner
For more insight, you might want to look at the book Rational Recovery by Jack Trimpey. Different approach. Worked immediately for me. Not a one-day-at-a-time approach. Rather Starting-today-and-forever. Not forever on-going recovering. Recovered. Period. (though I over simplify)Higher success rate than AA. But, your call, of course.
You do have a lot to offer. Thanks yet again dear friend!
And your (flattering) remembering of that post - last night - reminded me that yesterday, February 6 was the four-year anniversary of my stopping drinking alcohol. Imagine that!
Still not recovering. Recovered.
Thanks.
Gardener
"My soul, be satisfied with flowers, With fruit, with weeds even; but gather them In the one garden you may call your own." Cyrano deBergerac
