Has anybody here attended a self help/ 12 step program?

18 Comments

Are there any members here that have attended or currently attend any self help/12 step programs? Some of them are A.A.( alcoholics anonymous), N.A.(narcotics anonymous), gamblers A., over eaters, sex, etc. I think i've spotted the lingo in some people's post.

Yes, willingly 9
No 41
I need to but have not 5
Yes, court ordered 6
Help us keep this site organized and clean. Thanks!
[ Report Post ]
Comments ( 18 )
  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    New option: No because it is all bullshit.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    3
    3
      -
    • anti-hero
      11 years ago

      I'd vote for that.

      Comment Hidden ( show )
      3
      3
        -
      • TerryVie
        11 years ago

        count me in. I think they involve letting god take care of your problems or something like that, right?
        Well, i don't believe in any higher power, so that would make it kind of hard to work with me.

        Comment Hidden ( show )
        0
        0
          -
        • anti-hero
          11 years ago

          I do believe in a higher power and I still think it is bullshit. haha

          Comment Hidden ( show )
          1
          1
    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      So you've been then?

      Comment Hidden ( show )
      0
      0
        -
      • [Old Memory]
        11 years ago

        I know many people that have.

        Comment Hidden ( show )
        0
        0
  • Waffle-Don't-Die
    11 years ago

    It's all bullshit
    Let's just all go out and eat some shawarma

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    1
    1
  • flutterhigh
    11 years ago

    I was in a self-help program. I helped myself to more drugs.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    1
    1
  • RoyRogers
    7 years ago

    Im not dumb enough to pick up drugs to begin with so no.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
  • saramore
    11 years ago

    yes,i was committed to the state of idaho for 15 months and it completly changed my life, in a good way,of course

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
  • Sillygoose
    11 years ago

    No. I don't need it.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
  • Captain_Kegstand
    11 years ago

    I attended a number of A.A meetings because my mother had some serious drinking issues, to the point of putting her life in danger. She was embarrassed to admit that she had a problem and she was too scared to go to the meetings alone. So I attended them with her for almost a year before she felt comfortable enough to go by herself!

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
  • Avant-Garde
    11 years ago

    No and knowing me if I did have a problem I'd either keep it to myself or confide in someone other than a group or a professional.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
  • NoraBaker
    11 years ago

    As a matter of fact, I have. I've attended a total of one N.A. meeting and gotten myself the white keychain. Long time ago. :)

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
      -
    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      Cool.What was the deal? If you don't mind me asking.

      Comment Hidden ( show )
      0
      0
        -
      • NoraBaker
        11 years ago

        I don't mind. Just to be clear, what's the focus of your poll? The narcotics/addiction in itself or the 12-step as a resource to overcome one?

        Comment Hidden ( show )
        0
        0
          -
        • Anonymous Post Author
          11 years ago

          A little of both. The story of how you found the rooms, the impression, and the cause. It sounds like it was not for you though.

          Comment Hidden ( show )
          0
          0
  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    I was in a psychiatric hospital for three months, and that helped me quit pot because they wouldn't let me out to get any!

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0