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Mental Health Support

libodem

(19,288 posts)

2. Wish I had some magic answers

Reply to Locut0s (Original post)

Sun Jun 16, 2013, 03:05 PM

Jun 2013

I believe it is called white knuckle sobriety, when one stops drinking with sheer will power. Have you thought about getting a sponsor and working a program? I know it is not for everyone but sometimes you meet some really good people who are on the same path.

Trick is that if you meet the opposite sex type person they say you should stay friends for at least a year, so both can focus on sobriety and not a love relationship.

It's a good way to meet new people, find ways to help others and grow in a spiritual manner. It takes the edge off the urge, or so I've heard.

Hugs to you for sharing your struggles, brother.

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Been feeling like drinking more recently... [View all] Locut0s Jun 2013 OP

If you want talk therapy, go see a psychologist. Tobin S. Jun 2013 #1

Thanks Tobin... Locut0s Jun 2013 #4

Wish I had some magic answers libodem Jun 2013 #2

Thanks. I have thought of visiting some type of support group... Locut0s Jun 2013 #3

Maybe you will libodem Jun 2013 #5