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Frok
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I'm not sure if I'm quitting drinking, I've always been good about just having a few on the weekends. It's become more frequent lately due to a high level of stress.

I might start small and just try to go without alcohol for the next two weeks.
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Frok said:

I'm not sure if I'm quitting drinking, I've always been good about just having a few on the weekends. It's become more frequent lately due to a high level of stress.

I might start small and just try to go without alcohol for the next two weeks.

That's actually probably a very good reason to abstain from alcohol, at least for a little while. In my opinion, if you find yourself reaching for more alcohol to cope with stress, you are training your brain to use it as a crutch and are at increased risk for dependency. Because if stress continues to go up, and your main cope is increasing alcohol, it can be a slippery slope.

Good job on recognizing it early.
Frok
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Appreciate the insight, I'm more determined to abstain for a while now
GeorgiAg
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Thirty days.

Frok
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I've made it over a week and felt zero issues or desire. It makes me feel good that I'm not too addicted. It's my birthday this weekend so I'll probably have a beer.
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You folks are such amazing people. Always inspired to read this thread.
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First post here. I hit one year on 12/21. I have found inspiration from many of ya'll. Thank you.
Aggie Therapist
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New to the community. Austin has a great recovery scene.

Love the unconditional love and support regardless of our past.

aggiejim70
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Congrats on your 60 days. The day I picked up my 60 day chip is the day I first got the idea that this could work for me. My home group is Schertz-Cibolo. If you get down our way, let's put a face with the name.
The person that is not willing to fight and die, if need be, for his country has no right to life.

James Earl Rudder '32
January 31, 1945
Aggie Therapist
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I appreciate you reaching out.

I am still looking for a home group around me so that's a rewarding adventure in itself.

I drill once a month in San Antonio so I will definitely take you up on that offer.
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GeorgiAg said:

Thirty days.




Congrats my friend. That's huge.
GeorgiAg
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51 days! Happy New Year!
gratitudeandacceptance
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Does anyone have a loved one who has joined al anon and done virtual meetings with success?
Aggie Therapist
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68 days

I survived the Alcoholics Bermuda Triangle
Specializing in case management to help homeless Veterans and their families obtain permanent housing, access to health care, mental health treatment, addiction counseling and VA benefits.

Veteran’s Crisis Line, Dial 988 Press 1
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gratitudeandacceptance said:

Does anyone have a loved one who has joined al anon and done virtual meetings with success?


My wife went to Al Anon but did in person meetings. Using classic alcoholic logic, I thought it was ridiculous that she was going. I think the things she learned in Al Anon gave her sanity, preserved our marriage and was the catalyst for me eventually finding the willingness to step into AA, which has changed my life. I'm so thankful for my wife and the people of Al Anon.
gratitudeandacceptance
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Thanks for sharing this.
Fenrir
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Saw this video earlier and it made me think of this thread. It's about dopamine addiction and how other additions like substance abuse are impacted by dopamine.



Warning, it's a 2 hour interview but it does have an index for the talking points. I felt like the parts around the 56 &158 minute points were especially relevant to this thread.
Aggie Therapist
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Any Austin area people have a home group they enjoy?

I'm new to the scene and so far bounce back between Galano Club and Northland. Both 16mins away from me in North Austin. I have been to boulden and PPG as well.
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gratitudeandacceptance said:

Does anyone have a loved one who has joined al anon and done virtual meetings with success?


I am sure it can be done, but unless you are limited by geography or some other reason, I would at least start in person. I think virtual meetings can be effective, but trying to build a foundation would be harder. There are meetings before the meeting, meetings after the meeting, coffees, meals etc that really build relationships. Those are hard to cultivate remotely.

But virtual meetings are certainly better than nothing.

Just my two cents.
aggiejim70
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One of the wonderful things about having some time in AA is to watch the growth of others. This afternoon I'm going to present a sponsee his 18-year chip.
The person that is not willing to fight and die, if need be, for his country has no right to life.

James Earl Rudder '32
January 31, 1945
 
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