Advice?

[dr.p]

Quick question... I'd been sober for 2 years and 3 months, prior to last month. God helped me quit last time, after a 3 year binge. I know He'll help me now, but I don't want to go through that again, the same way.

Do any of you have any suggestions as to what could help me get back in line? I hate this. I had no help last time, except God, who is more than enough... but some friendly advice from someone who has been there would be much much much much much much much appreciated.

 

[Protinus]

Dr.P: I think that serving others will help tremendously this time around, from running groups in AA, community service through church, helping others to become less afraid to post here with your testimony and many others venues. It is when we are helping others that we become less prone to subversive thoughts and acting out old habits. God Bless you and please contribute more!!!

 

[Ruth~]

There is a new pill out called Camprol that takes away the urges to drink. A doctor can prescribe it. I'm on it for over a month now and don't feel like drinking at all. For me it has had no side effects either. Good luck to you.

I also take things one day at a time and keep busy. Last time I was sober for 18.5 years and then drank for a year. Now I feel good sober.

 

[dr.p]

Protinus,

You've reminded me of something I've been praying about and waiting on an answer for. That is, what God would have me do to help. A wise answer. Thank you, and God bless.

Ruth57,

Thanks to you, also. I certainly do need to keep busy, and take things one step at a time. I've been having trouble with that lately. I refuse to take pharmaceuticals, but thank you for the suggestion, nonetheless. God bless.

 

[PrairieGurl]

Dear Dr.P,

Thank you for your honest testimony! I tried to quit on my own over a year ago, (I did not rely on God ) I was only in detox for three days then called my husband to come pick me up cause I was "better".

I was in detox this year (out of town by 2 & 1/2 hours), June 3rd to June 10th. Unfortunatly, I returned to drinking about a week and some later. I have been dry for 3 days (including today) and went to my 3rd AA meeting yesterday. I find the meetings, especially the people there, are a place of comfort and encouragement where I feel safe. For the first time yesterday I called one of the phone #'s I was given at a meeting. It is very difficult for me to ask for help so this was a major step. I am still looking for a sponsor (as the AA members say this is a really great idea) and await God sending the "right sponsor" I SO WANT COMPLETE FREEDOM FROM THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you Prontinus for your words of wisdom

 

[dr.p]

WantToBe,

Trust God and keep goin'. That's all we can do, right? I'll be praying for you. God bless.