Alcohol self help thread II

feelinggood_2

Edinburghlass wrote:

But, as feelinggood herself admits, she doesn't think she has a problem so unless you know you have a problem and can actually admit to it, you can't make a start at all.

No offense feelinggood but I think even you will admit to that.

oh and yes I agree Al Mac, avatar reported

Actually, I'm getting closer :-p
I have got a problem, I just don't know if I'm ready/strong enough to tackle it.

mariauk

feelinggood wrote:

Its not 'God' as such Maria, its a high power - it can be anything.
I'm not Christian, I'm a Taoist - I believe in a power greater than myself, and thats what I put my faith it.
It can be god, allah, nature. Anything - its totally personal.
Does that make sense?

Yes, that makes total sense but if some people don`t even believe in themselves how can they start to even think or feel that something or someone else can help

Al_Mac

I used to consider myself christian, now I've given up, with I consider no help from any god, I think it is down to the individual:cool:

Now I'd say I'm in between faiths:o

feelinggood_2

I've struggled with religion, never found anything in it, till I found Taoism, it just makes sense to me.

Maria, I can believe in something higher than myself (The Tao) cos I know that all my failings are directly my fault - there is no one to blame for anything bad that has happened to me but myself. I recognise the damage I cause to everything. The Tao is never-ending and complete - it is more powerful than me, and I'll be happy when I stop fighting it (Wu-wei). Thats a bit random isn't it? And I've not even been drinking lol.

mariauk

feelinggood wrote:

I've struggled with religion, never found anything in it, till I found Taoism, it just makes sense to me.

Maria, I can believe in something higher than myself (The Tao) cos I know that all my failings are directly my fault - there is no one to blame for anything bad that has happened to me but myself. .

If it makes sense to you then why are you still blaming yourself for things that have happened in the past? Isn`t it supposed to make you strong, understand where and why things went wrong, Deal with them and move foward?

The Taoist masters, often referred to in the ancient texts as 'sages' or even 'immortals' typically studied such topics as meditation, martial arts, herbalism, diet and medicine and often the arts. Though they might seem unconnected, study of all of these topics leads to self improvement on a physical, mental or spiritual level

Does anyone`s belief make them strong enough to fight the demons or does it come down to dealing with whatever it was in your life that let the demons in to start with

feelinggood_2

mariauk wrote:

If it makes sense to you then why are you still blaming yourself for things that have happened in the past? Isn`t it supposed to make you strong, understand where and why things went wrong, Deal with them and move foward?

The Taoist masters, often referred to in the ancient texts as 'sages' or even 'immortals' typically studied such topics as meditation, martial arts, herbalism, diet and medicine and often the arts. Though they might seem unconnected, study of all of these topics leads to self improvement on a physical, mental or spiritual level

Does anyone`s belief make them strong enough to fight the demons or does it come down to dealing with whatever it was in your life that let the demons in to start with

Meditation and diet helped me greatly, but once the depression sets in, I struggle to do anything - I just can't face it.

My belief has helped me - I don't think I'd still be here without it. But, it is a hard struggle. My understanding of Taoism, is that its down to me - I've got to fight. Taoism helps me accept things, but somethings I'm not ready to accept.

I know exactly what I should do to get better - but I don't know if I can do it.
I need to change what I eat, I need to meditate again. I need to go back to the gym. I need to go to the doctors and get conselling. I need to go to an AA meeting. There are things standing in the way of all that, and I'm trying to find a way round, but at the moment, the trouble caused by doing all the things I need to, would outweigh the benefit. I'm too scared to take the chance, cos I know that I could be left with nothing. At least, with things as they are, I've got a roof over my head.

ac

you are going to be just fine...

when the pain of staying the same out ways the pain to change....

then that is the time to change .... .. i went past my limit with the drink lol

ive reached my pain limit and have finally start to face things
i no its not going to be a smooth ride...
and ive just come back from an aa meeting... good job it was on

i need a safe place to go.... a place i felt safe and amongst people
who are exactly in the same position as me...
people who cant judge me... as they would be judging themselves...

i am only one drink away from being a drunk..... and doing one day at
a time... and just for today......actually works xxxxxx

lewt

Can some1 tell me whats up with my avator? i've had it since i 've been n here since april? whats the problem i think its funny.......

studentloan

good luck everyone in your alcohol cessation.

lewt

Anyone fancy telling me why they dont like my avator or just going to try and get it band?