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Anyone ever been to AA

Posted by Stillfeelingbluer <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Stillfeelingbluer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 29, 2025, 1:16 pm

I'd describe myself as a functioning alcoholic.

I drink too much but I can do my job and homelife is fine but I'm a piss head and need to stop.

Has anyone been to AA and does it work?

Cheers

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Posted by Larry_David <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Larry_David' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 30, 2025, 1:57 pm, in reply to "Anyone ever been to AA"

A couple of my mates have struggled badly with addiction, and both swear by the various groups they joined. One of them was in a really bad way and he credits it with saving his life - he said it gave him the space and support to get clean, which has led to him forming his own group for hikers who are getting sober. He’s been in the local press and all sorts, with loads joining his group. A major turnaround that started with him going to a support group.

All the best with it mate, and credit to you for facing up to things - that’s often the hardest part.

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Posted by Stillfeelingbluer <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Stillfeelingbluer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 30, 2025, 6:46 pm, in reply to "Re: Anyone ever been to AA"

Thank you for that

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Posted by JonahEFC20 <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=JonahEFC20' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 30, 2025, 6:18 am, in reply to "Anyone ever been to AA"

No, but my dad is an alcoholic. We got somebody round once to have a chat with him and he acknowledged he had a drink problem.

Sadly it didn't stop him, he could work 12 hours a day 7 days a week my dad and still function as normal.

In 2020 I had to send him home from work due to stomach issues, after being sent home from the hospital he went back in a few days later, aneurysm in his stomach, necrotising pancreas amongst other things.

We were told a few days before Xmas he probably wouldn't make it due to a bleed they couldn't locate, we basically said our goodbyes as you couldn't visit due to COVID (they let us go and see him in intensive care). After my mum begging the doctors not to give up on him, that day they found the bleed and an operation saved his life.

He's still here, but spent the first 6 months of the year in hospital, he's now got multiple myeloma which he's having treatment for. He's had to retire from work.

Please seek help, just because you are functioning doesn't mean you're ok and you've clearly identified there's an issue.

I have also lost my Nan and uncles to alcoholism, my dad's mum and brother. Maybe there's a genetic link somewhere.

Good luck mate!!

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Posted by Stillfeelingbluer <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Stillfeelingbluer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 30, 2025, 1:51 pm, in reply to "Re: Anyone ever been to AA"

Thanks for sharing that it's not easy but I'm going to do my best.

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Posted by LABlue <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=LABlue' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 30, 2025, 3:57 am, in reply to "Anyone ever been to AA"

not me but my missus - shes not had a drink for over 10 years now

deffo helped at a really bad point in her life

" JUST ####IN HIT IT !!"

Re: Anyone ever been to AA

Posted by Stillfeelingbluer <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Stillfeelingbluer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 30, 2025, 1:51 pm, in reply to "Re: Anyone ever been to AA"

Thanks.

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Posted by Platinii <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Platinii' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 29, 2025, 11:28 pm, in reply to "Anyone ever been to AA"

Try this

Link: Test

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Posted by BigBods <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=BigBods' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 29, 2025, 11:25 pm, in reply to "Anyone ever been to AA"

I was a functioning alcoholic and gave up around 15 years ago.

I didn’t go to AA or anything like that.

All I will say is for me I had to change a lot of my social life. It was difficult but just had to remove myself from situations where I would normally booze and slowly replace them with positive things. Never even consider a bevy now, at all.

Re: Anyone ever been to AA

Posted by Stillfeelingbluer <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Stillfeelingbluer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 30, 2025, 1:52 pm, in reply to "Re: Anyone ever been to AA"

Thanks that's more or less where I see myself.

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Posted by solent_toffee <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=solent_toffee' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 29, 2025, 9:03 pm, in reply to "Anyone ever been to AA"

My brother is in recovery. He reached out fo help about 15 years ago, entered rehab, a programme etc and is now doing amazing. His career has taken off on a different pathway, his next play will be in the Royal Court in a few month, he’s healthy, fit, active and there’s also a really good network of support in Liverpool from what I can gather, I’m sure there will be in other areas if you’re not from the city.

Well done on reaching out.

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Posted by Stillfeelingbluer <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Stillfeelingbluer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 29, 2025, 10:06 pm, in reply to "Re: Anyone ever been to AA"

Cheers

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Posted by Hummell 1 <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Hummell+1' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 29, 2025, 8:04 pm, in reply to "Anyone ever been to AA"

Me

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Posted by Tonytaxi1970 <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Tonytaxi1970' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 29, 2025, 7:57 pm, in reply to "Anyone ever been to AA"

The unseen physical damage that alcohol can do, is just as dangerous as the mental health problems it can bring.

I have lost a good friend in the last three weeks to àlcohol abuse. A diamond of a feller. Absolute gentleman and top blue.

Please don't let it get a grip on you.

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Posted by Tonytaxi1970 <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Tonytaxi1970' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 29, 2025, 7:57 pm, in reply to "Anyone ever been to AA"

Nt

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Posted by Essex Bee3 <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Essex+Bee3' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 29, 2025, 6:45 pm, in reply to "Anyone ever been to AA"

I drink far too much mate but I think you have “ reached out “ because you want to . Mate started having similar chats with us . He still drinks but has 3 days off it every week based around the match

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Posted by Stillfeelingbluer <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Stillfeelingbluer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 29, 2025, 6:49 pm, in reply to "Re: Anyone ever been to AA"

I think I'll struggle to go cold turkey but gonna try big drinking culture here in Spain but I need to try

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Posted by FunandGames <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=FunandGames' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 29, 2025, 6:27 pm, in reply to "Anyone ever been to AA"

More of an RAC guy myself...oh, I see...

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Posted by Stillfeelingbluer <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Stillfeelingbluer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 29, 2025, 6:38 pm, in reply to "Re: Anyone ever been to AA"

Good one

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Posted by Mr OW Bol <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Mr+OW+Bol' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 29, 2025, 9:05 pm, in reply to "Re: Anyone ever been to AA"

Just needed *waves green flag* on the end there lid.

Re: Anyone ever been to AA

Posted by Stillfeelingbluer <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Stillfeelingbluer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 29, 2025, 5:27 pm, in reply to "Anyone ever been to AA"

Thanks All sorry capslock

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Posted by No_One_Ever_Replies <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=No_One_Ever_Replies' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 29, 2025, 3:18 pm, in reply to "Anyone ever been to AA"

All the best lod.

As santo says below only you will know and I reckon sarf is spot on in that there’s nothing to lose by seeing what it’s like.

Once you’ve been a once or twice then I’m sure you’ll have a better idea if it’s for you.

Main thing is you’re looking to get on top of things and are doing something to make that happen.

As long as you keep that up then it’s just a case of seeing what things suit you the best I reckon.

It’s top quality stuff this!

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Posted by ste <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=ste' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 29, 2025, 3:13 pm, in reply to "Anyone ever been to AA"

Echo the good wishes below mate. I absolutely love a pint and a glass of wine and have no intention of stopping yet. Probably will one day.

CHEER UP, PLUMS

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Posted by Chinaski <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Chinaski' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 29, 2025, 3:13 pm, in reply to "Anyone ever been to AA"

No, but there are some great sources of info online such as sober recovery forum which I have used to help me understand my relationship with alcohol better. Its a complex subject which Im still learning about all the time. I no longer drink these days.

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Posted by StringerBellend01 <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=StringerBellend01' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 29, 2025, 3:11 pm, in reply to "Anyone ever been to AA"

Good luck with it mate whatever you decide to do

I wanna moonwalk son but life’s a shithouse

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Posted by Spart <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Spart' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 29, 2025, 2:59 pm, in reply to "Anyone ever been to AA"

Wasn't group which I took my ex too for a while about 10 years ago.

She didn't really take much notice of it and died only last month of Alcohol related issues but I got a lot of support out of it as someone livi g with an Alky.

So I'd say go for it, even if its not AA there are loads of good support services out there. It's important though to take it seriously and if they offer help to your family too, bring them along

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Posted by Sarflondonblue <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Sarflondonblue' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 29, 2025, 2:09 pm, in reply to "Anyone ever been to AA"

My very good mate got his 10 years last month.
I've never been to a meeting or anything and while he will quite openly talk about his experiences he would never say a word about anyone else, not even in general terms.

But it has absolutely worked for him, im proud of him, he was not in a good place but now runs his own business doing something he has always dreamed of.
I would suggest you have absolutely nothing to lose by trying it, and if it works for you then it works for you. Where is the downside? if it does not work you are not any worse off.

The fact that you are even talking about it is a good thing, even to strangers on the internet.

Well done, first step achived.

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Posted by Mr OW Bol <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Mr+OW+Bol' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 29, 2025, 2:06 pm, in reply to "Anyone ever been to AA"

I went to a meeting with a relative many moons ago. It was clear to me that those in attendance were getting something from being there.

Obviously the longer term addiction/lifestyle issues are down to the individual to sort out, but as a tool to help you get to where you need to be, yes it absolutely does work.

Good luck with it lid.

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Posted by Scooby_blue <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Scooby_blue' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 29, 2025, 2:01 pm, in reply to "Anyone ever been to AA"

AA can be really helpful but you’ve got to be really committed to giving up? Are you?

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Posted by Toe_bunger <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Toe_bunger' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 29, 2025, 1:44 pm, in reply to "Anyone ever been to AA"

Where about do you live, most councils have some sort of support service.

DM'ed you babes

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Posted by Stillfeelingbluer <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Stillfeelingbluer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 29, 2025, 10:07 pm, in reply to "Re: Anyone ever been to AA"

Live inMadrid

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Posted by santo_1878 <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=santo_1878' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 29, 2025, 1:43 pm, in reply to "Anyone ever been to AA"

Surely only you can answer that for you. You've just made what you believe to be your truth to yourself in the middle sentence. No matter what you say to a bunch of strangers on here or sat in a circle isn't going to change what you already know, is it? So the only question to be asked by you, to you, is will offloading to a bunch of strangers help? If so, then go. And if not, don't.

Either way all the best fella.

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Posted by Stillfeelingbluer <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Stillfeelingbluer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 29, 2025, 10:09 pm, in reply to "Re: Anyone ever been to AA"

Yeah I realise that, on the one hand I think I can address the issue myself, I know what the problem is on the other is mutual support ever a bad thing?

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Posted by Alex_T <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Alex_T' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 29, 2025, 1:34 pm, in reply to "Anyone ever been to AA"

I had them for home insurance and.... oh hang on

I can't go to jail, my mommas cooking chicken for dinner

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