Hi Bluebird:
There is hope here.
There are several things here at MWO that are quite a bit different than what you may have experienced at AA.
A lot of us in the long-term sober section talk about what you have gone through.
First thing to do is get a copy of the MWO book, and read about the method. Also, there is a ton of info in the research section going quite a ways back.
We go by way of a holistic, all-emcompassing approach here. Many things are involved, such as nutritional supplements, hypnosis audios, exercise, and even prescription medications. The way is to get as much information as you can by reading as much as you can here, and then put together those things you feel will work, and keep you sober for the long haul. Some of us share our own discoveries on getting and staying sober for the long haul.
Myself, I drank for 35 years in terrible binges. I'm now 14 months sober, and one of the things I constantly work on, and try to learn more each day on, is how not to relapse. I will not let it go, because I am terrified to the core of going back to where I was. I am struggling through the deep psychological therapy on myself, along with rebuilding my body.
I know that there is no way, I could ever become a "light" or "normal" social drinker... ever. It is one of those things I hammer into my skull every day.
Anyway, welcome on in here, and check the place out. We are here for you, and will try to help you get back to where you were at.
Be well.
Neil
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