Addiction & Sobriety

Old timer asked me if I’d sponsor someone who is struggling with mental illness and recovery from multiple narcotics. The person’s in a bad place with family and life.

I’m 2.5 years sober from just alcohol and ca… more

Im addicted to zyn..

How do I get started? I feel hopeless

have lived experience in mental health / domestic violence and substance misuse- abuse. I have been detained in mental health many years ago because of very bad pyschosis which occured from stress and… more

Three years sober today. This bowl saved my life. People here worked with me for months to get me to my first meeting. The program has brought me peace and serenity I never knew! Thank you!

Today’s Daily Reflection:
OVERCOMING SELF-WILL

March 03
So our troubles, we think, are basically of our own making. They arise out of ourselves, and the alcoholic is an extreme example of self-will run r… more

Today marks 8 years of sobriety. So grateful to not have to drink today!

I’m a male and have previously worked with two different male sponsors, but both relapsed, and the overall experience was challenging. Would having a female sponsor be better since my drinking started… more

Curious to learn … why do people stay in AA type programs supposedly long after they’ve stopped using? Why not move on to other things in life? I see folks attend calls and say their x number of year … more

Almost 3 years sober. I work what I consider a strong program (meetings, sponsor, prayer, call people, work steps on a daily basis). My life is objectively great. But I'm stressed at work and I fi… more

I really like today’s Daily Reflection:

A GLORIOUS RELEASE

February 05
"The minute I stopped arguing, I could begin to see and feel. Right there, Step Two gently and very gradually began to infiltrate my life.… more

I am going weekday sober for good. Wish me luck!

Mid-40s and can never stop cold turkey.

What is a reasonable amount of drinking? We live in an alcohol filled world.

I can drink a lot but can also stop for days at a time. I also lift weights and do a lot of cardio including running, swimming and tenni… more

Doing dry Jan but really thinking about going sober for real. I don’t drink often but when I do I end up binging, never want to go home and a lot of time blacking out. Struggling with internal monolog… more

May sponsor someone for the first time. My old sponsor reached out about someone who just joined AA and he thought I’d be a good fit. I’ve really been trying to work a good program snd am 2 years sobe… more

What’s everyone reading these days that’s helpful from a recovery/healing/self-help/mindfulness perspective?

I’ve always got a few books going at once; currently on:
- Man’s Search for Meaning - Viktor Frankel
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Headed back to the rooms - not sure how long I’ll last but reading these posts always help. Honestly thought I was moderating well but fooled myself…

1000 days sober today. This bowl saved my life.

What do you all do for meetings when you’re on the road? Any tips for how to find a good virtual meeting?

When did you know you need to stop drinking?

Finished Step 11 with my sponsor yesterday. I’m 22 months sober today and it just worked out that for most of this year the step I’m on has been aligned with that month’s step. I’ve effectively gone t… more

My sponsor (9 years of sobriety) , who I really like and has helped me apply the program through difficult life matters, fired his sponsor about 2 months ago. Lately he's been laying his burdens o… more

What’s everyone’s method for finding gratitude when you’re really struggling? I know gratitude lists are great, but I’d love to hear some other techniques for getting out of self and really embracing… more

Today’s Daily Reflection is a good one, but I feel like they cut out the most important line!

“FOCUSING AND LISTENING

November 03
“There is a direct linkage among self-examination, meditation, and praye… more

I’m about to start a new job that will require a lot more travel, and likely more hours and more stress. For the management consultants here, how have you navigated recovery while on the road for cli… more

2 years sober. On a work trip in Italian wine country. Was one of 2/50 lawyers at a winery last night that didn’t drink. Tonight was another big dinner with endless bottles of wine and I didn’t drink,… more

Sobriety Sound-Off! 📣 Post your current sober time as a comment. Let’s see if this sparks any convos in the bowl (since things have been quiet for quite some time).

how do you find a job after being unemployed for the past several years as a result of addiction?

Alcohol is killing me

My father has been an alcoholic for 16 years. What do you think worked to make you realize you should take help seriously? I am on holiday with him and my brother but last night he went to buy alcohol… more

Not as traditional but wanted perspective on 2 addictions:
1. Work - For a long time I was on call 24/7. I'd have to check my phone constantly. I could get called out middle of the night. I had no bala… more

I'm thinking about joining 12 step or one of the other groups. How do you pick which support group is right for you? Do you just try them and see what works?

2.4 years sober. I got into smoking which accelerated. (which I've done off and on my whole adult life). I'm done. For some reason odaat doesn't work for me for smoking. It's almost l… more

Advice for letting my current sponsor know that I plan on working with a new sponsor? They did nothing wrong and were great to work with, but I’d like to change things up given how my current life is … more

Have you ever paid attention to your breath… when life gets heavy?

Most of us hold our breath during stress without even realizing it. 😮‍💨
What if I told you that learning to breathe with intention could help release anxiety… more

This bowl has died down recently..how’s everyone doing??
Today starts day 1 again for me. Looking into more resources and support.

Does anyone have an issue with gambling?