My pet bird, who I had for a decade and considered my best friend, died at the end of July. Since then I have been drinking almost every day, sometimes with only a day or two break in between streaks of drinking. So I am technically an alcoholic. Why can't I stop doing this? How do I stop? I don't believe in a god so not doing AA. Its not affecting my work life but I fear it will if I don't do something. I had a dream about my bird this morning and was devastated when I woke up.
>>33688153>I don't believe in a god so not doing AAI don't think AA has anything to do with religion.
>>33688181God is very centric to their program, its all about doing God's will instead of your own. At least where I live
>>33688153>I don't believe in a god so not doing AALook up SMART Recovery. It's like AA but less God.
>>33688153I'm sorry for your loss, anon. I did the same thing when my cat passed. I wasn't ready to face the full force of my grief. I slowly stopped drinking when I was. It took time.
>>33688153>Why can't I stop doing this?Because it's preventing you from feeling grief. The problem is, until you let yourself feel the grief, you can't process it and get past it.
>>33688298>>33688276How do I know when I'm fully facing it? Its not like drinking makes me not care that he's not here, I don't even know why I do it fully. I can't even look at my pictures of him without getting upset. I love him so much. I can't describe how bad it hurts, not having him.
>>33688153>>33688187>AA bad cause Godyou don't have to believe in god, just a higher power greater than yourself. that can be anything you want. a doorknob, Led Zeppelin, doesn't matter you just have to have one. my sponsor's higher power was AA lmao
>>33688153I drank more than you for no good reason. If you stopped at all any days then this is rookie stuff. t. 9 months sober alcoholic
>>33688690Don't brag about how much you used to drink. Makes you look like a tool.
>>33688693I'll do that if you stop crying about your faggot bird and get a new one.
>>33688153FRest in peace, birdo :(
>>33688697Wow. You are a disgusting piece of shit.
>>33688153Sorry for your loss.You should get a new pet. Maybe another bird, maybe go for a lizard or something instead. Having responsibility for something is good for you. Having companionship is good for you. Having new experiences is good for you.
>>33688153 >Since then I have been drinking almost every day,Wouldn't a new bird be cheaper?
>>33688153Get a new pet. Maybe a dog. Thank god for this advice
