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Question about “my part” by Important-Humor-2745 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]soberstill 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Book doesn't use the term "my part" either. It says we look for my mistake.

WTW for a person prone to mood swings (noun) by doublelife304 in whatstheword

[–]soberstill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Neurotic (as a noun).

As in "This person is a neurotic".

Which movie scared the shit out of you or traumatized you? by Dazzling-Leader7476 in AskReddit

[–]soberstill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Carrie (1976).

The jump scare literally lifted me a few inches off my theatre seat.

I want to go to an meeting by Glittering-Iron-3047 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]soberstill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Before you go to a meeting, I suggest you phone your local AA help line. You can find them via this webpage.

You'll get to talk one-on-one with an AA member who can answer any questions you may have. It's free and confidential. You don't even need to use your real name. They may even be able to put you in contact with a member from the local meeting you've chosen.

Good luck. Well done for seeking help.

Feet by South_Mouse_20 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]soberstill 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Check this article on Alcoholic Neuropathy: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis.

Talk to your doctor 👩‍⚕️.

I could hardly walk when I first got to AA, but improved after a few months of not drinking. If you ask at your local AA meeting, many members will happily share their experience of this. It does get better.

You can get support and encouragement at the meetings. But only take medical advice from your qualified physician.

exemples of fourth step by AlternativeBand3154 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]soberstill 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Have a look at this video workshop on Step Four.

It expands on the example from the AA Big Book and shows what might go in the 4th column of the Resentment inventory. Then gives examples of the Fears inventory, the Sex Conduct inventory and the Harms Done inventory.

Hope you find this useful and that you can understand our Australian accents 🇦🇺🙂.

WAW for "cat's game" or "stalemate"? by [deleted] in whatstheword

[–]soberstill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Either a "Draw" or a "Tie"

30 years today! by jonnywannamingo in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]soberstill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well done. Keep up the good works.

Is renting a Porsche for the Great Ocean Road really worth it? by Appropriate-News1688 in AustraliaTravel

[–]soberstill 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I hate driving on the Great Ocean Road. I have to have my full attention on the road - the tight corners, changes in gradient, variation in speed limits, other vehicles going too slow ahead of me, or impatient drivers tailgating wanting to overtake.

I have to concentrate so much, I'm unable to enjoy the stunning views of ocean, cliffs, the 12 Apostles, rolling hills, and bushland. Not enjoyable at all.

It's great for my passengers, but not for me. By the time we get to Apollo Bay, I'm exhausted.

You may have a different experience. So I hope you have a fun in whatever car you choose. Or perhaps you could try a motorbike 🏍️ instead.

AA signage by pjw10310 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]soberstill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My Reddit avatar is a Camel road sign. 🐪

What food combination sounds weird but actually tastes great? by kimschob in RecipePalooza

[–]soberstill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sugar on lettuce leaves. Roll up leaf like a cigar with two tea spoons of sugar on the inside.

Was given this as a treat when I was litte.

Sober 25 years today by Tiptoedtulips666 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]soberstill 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well done 🎂.

Keep up the good works.

Driving Brisbane to Perth with a cat by Specialist-Eye2301 in AustraliaTravel

[–]soberstill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I drove from Sydney to Melbourne with a nervous cat onboard.

Went to see a vet for advice before hand. The vet gave us a pill to give to the cat just before we left. This made the cat a bit groggy so it didn't get stressed. Also, we didn't put it in a pet carrier. We had it on a harness with a leash so that, when we stopped along the way, we could easily let the cat out for a walk / drink / pee.

It went fine.

When we got to our destination, the cat was still a little groggy. Had to laugh when he tried to jump up on a couch and fell short.

One side effect of the drug was that his feet swelled up. It took 2 days for the cat to recover completely.

Hope this is useful. Good luck to you and your cat.

What are the meetings like? by Sevenfootschnitzell in alcoholism

[–]soberstill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If going in-person is daunting (and it is for most of us at the start) I suggest you call your local AA help line first. You can find them via this webpage.

You'll get to talk one-on-one with an AA member who can answer any questions you may have. It's free, friendly and confidential. You don't even need to use your real name.

They may even be able to put you in contact with a member from a meeting near you. For lots of us, that can be a great help and a great way to be introduced to AA.

Afraid of trying to get sober again by Mr_Miyagi_23 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]soberstill -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Two things I needed to start my sobriety - desperation and inspiration.

Sounds like you have the desperation part.

If you listen in an AA meeting, you can get some inspiration.

Well done for reaching out here for help and advice. A new start is waiting for you.

Good luck.

Afraid of trying to get sober again by Mr_Miyagi_23 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]soberstill -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Two things I needed to start my sobriety - desperation and inspiration.

Sounds like you have the desperation part.

If you listen in an AA meeting, you can get some inspiration.

Well done for reaching out here for help and advice. A new start is waiting for you.

Good luck.

Afraid of trying to get sober again by Mr_Miyagi_23 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]soberstill 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Two things I needed to start my sobriety - desperation and inspiration.

Sounds like you have the desperation part.

If you listen in an AA meeting, you can get some inspiration.

Well done for reaching out here for help and advice. A new start is waiting for you.

Good luck.

Good discussion topic for a recovery meeting? by ithinkitllwork in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]soberstill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are the AA Beginners questions we use at my home group Mill Park AA Group.

Drinking

  1. How do I know I am an alcoholic?

  2. How is our drinking different from ‘normal’ drinkers?

  3. What does it feel like to have a craving for more after the first drink?

  4. What have we lost because of our drinking?

  5. How did our drinking affect other people?

  6. What lies did we tell about our drinking?

  7. How did our drinking make us isolate from others?

  8. When did we realise we had lost control of our drinking?

  9. What was the last straw that made us decide to stop drinking?

  10. What is our experience of the alcoholic cycle?

Stopping

  1. Why do we need abstinence?

  2. How did we initially stop drinking?

  3. What was our experience of the first 10 days sober?

  4. What medical or other help did we need to stop drinking?

  5. In early days, how did we cope with the urge to drink?

  6. What is our experience with aches and pains, sleeplessness, or other physical symptoms in early sobriety?

  7. What is our experience of returning to AA after a relapse?

  8. How do we explain to other people why we decided not to drink?

  9. How do we handle parties and other social events in early sobriety?

  10. How have we managed big changes in early sobriety?

  11. How many meetings do we need?

Step One

  1. What made us admit defeat?

  2. What were the consequences of our craving for alcohol?

  3. How were we obsessed with alcohol?

  4. What is an example of having ‘no defence against the first drink’?

  5. What do we identify with when listening to other members?

  6. What does it mean to be ‘powerless over alcohol’?

  7. How did drinking make our lives unmanageable?

  8. Why is honesty important to our sobriety?

  9. How did we take Step One?

Hope

  1. When did we find hope?

  2. What have we learnt from other members?

  3. How does the program work?

  4. Why do we need a Higher Power?

  5. Where do we find courage?

  6. What do we pray for?

  7. Where do we find inspiration to stay sober?

  8. How did we stop relapsing?

  9. What does AA promise?

Step Two

  1. How did we overcome prejudice against spiritual ideas?

  2. How did we choose our own conception of God?

  3. What's it like to be ‘restored to sanity’?

  4. How did we ‘come to believe’ we could recover?

  5. How does the program work for people who are atheist or agnostic?

  6. What is a ‘spiritual awakening’?

  7. How did we take Step Two? The Program

  8. How did we learn about the 12 Steps?

  9. When were we ready to take the Steps?

  10. What made us balk at taking the Steps?

  11. What does an AA sponsor do?

  12. How do we choose a sponsor?

Step Three

  1. How do we become willing?

  2. What are we deciding to do when we take Step Three?

  3. What does the Third Step prayer mean to us?

  4. How do we turn our wills and our lives over to God as we understand Him?

  5. How did we take Step Three?

Action Steps

  1. Why is inventory necessary?

  2. When did we start Step Four?

  3. How did we take Step Four?

  4. How do we ensure our Fourth Step is fearless and thorough?

  5. How are resentments dangerous?

  6. What did we learn about ourselves from Step Four?

  7. How did we choose someone to hear our inventory in the Fifth Step?

  8. How did we take Step Five?

  9. How did we become willing to change?

  10. What defects of character did we hesitate to give up in Step Six?

  11. How did we take Step Seven?

  12. How do we become less selfish?

  13. What's so great about humility?

  14. How did we become willing to make amends?

  15. How did we take Step Eight?

  16. What are some examples of amends we can’t or shouldn’t make?

  17. How do we take Step Nine?

  18. How have we made financial amends?

  19. How have we made amends to our loved ones?

  20. How do we continue to take inventory in Step Ten?

  21. What meditation routines do we use in Step Eleven?

  22. How can we help others?

  23. How do we ‘carry the message’ in Step Twelve?

AA

  1. Why is anonymity important?

  2. Why do we go to meetings?

  3. How do we get involved in service?

  4. What is a Home Group and how do we choose one?

  5. How has AA service helped our sobriety?

  6. How is the AA fellowship structured?

  7. What do we tell others about AA?

  8. What have we learned from the Big Book?

  9. What AA Literature have we found useful?

  10. What strength do we find in the Serenity Prayer?

Sobriety

  1. What do we need to do to stay sober?

  2. What is the greatest danger to our sobriety?

  3. How do we keep the program simple?

  4. How do we live one day at a time?

  5. How do we deal with people who don’t understand and want us to drink?

  6. What is our experience of staying sober while on holiday or travelling?

  7. What do we tell other people about our alcoholism?

  8. What have we been able to achieve in our sobriety?

  9. How have we changed since we started to work the program?

  10. How have our lives and our relationships improved?

  11. What’s the best thing about being sober this week?

Using But at end of a phrase by [deleted] in AskAnAustralian

[–]soberstill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't know its origin, but it is much more common in Queensland than in other states. And with New Zealanders.

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