I just plugged into google: Alcohol anonymous NOT, and found your site. I too feel the same drag. Uncanny I know. I live in Portland and will be 49 soon. Just went through blood bath divorce and am bored to tears. So I find solace in the bottle. The wine bottle. But lately I have developed a very good taste for beer. I grew tired of wine snobs, and started trying beer. The last thing I needed was to find another beverage i liked.

But, I have decided to eradicate all alcohol from my home and only drink when I go out. Amazing how cheap it is to eat out! Until the liquor bill.

Any who, my take is this, Alcohol fills the boredom temporarily. Then, it fills the constructive time cause you have to nurse a hangover.

For me, to just go off of the stuff is best. Replace the booze with some exotic teas and be even cooler. Let my friends stay in slow motion for a change while I fall off the growth chart.

booze bores me and so does tv. being in motion stimulates me, and being mentally alert excites me the most. I love being clear headed and physically fit.

Why I sometimes abuse the alcolhol is perplexing. However, I do not see myself as a tea totler all the time. Just most of the time.

Sober and aware for now,

but, alcohol anonymous, NOT.

Susan D.

mommydoll@msn.com