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Pete Hegseth Calls For Steep Cuts To Number Of Steps In AA Recovery (theonion.com)

submitted 3 days ago by ZeroCool@lemmy.ca to c/theonion@midwest.social

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[–] Brodysseus@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Thats great, contrary to aa doctrine I do believe moderation is possible. I tried moderation and I had no luck, but I've known others who made it work. Abstinence is always there if its a hassle to moderate, good luck and be safe!

[–] wolfinthewoods@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 days ago

For me it took getting into therapy and realizing why I would lose control and drink to excess. I understand now that, for me, excessive drinking is a physical manifestation of an underlying problem I'm not confronting. If I drink when I'm not in pain or emotionally distraught, I drink responsibly, but when I am angry/sad/depressed I'll drink uncontrollably. I liken it to taking hallucinogens, specifically mushrooms, if I take mushrooms when I am already feeling bad emotionally, I will have a bad trip, if I take them when I am already happy and in a good mood, I'll have a good trip. It's about being mindful about your state of mind and what you put in your body that can effect that state of mind.

I appreciate the kindness, take care too ;)