Anyone try AA/NA any of the A's. Work the steps get a sponsor stay for awhile / years.... and decided they weren't getting what they really needed from and go to another program? I've been to a few SmArt meetings, also tried a couple WFS.
Looking at trying dharma.
Besides 12steps what else works for you?
(Don't get me wrong AA has given me a lot.)
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@haylee458290 I've been sober for the past 37+ years.
All through the program of Alcoholics Anonymous and thoroughly working the 12 steps.
You choose what works for you. Just keep in mind that sobriety is free. You are always welcome for a full refund of your insanity, pain and discomfort.
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I don’t have any other experience other than AA. However, I’ve heard some good things from others about the other programs you mentioned. My guess is they will include a lot of the AA principles, but package and word it differently. Just a thought…maybe changing up your current meetings up with some new ones would help you with your growth in AA??
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Hayley, I tried Aa, NA, but what has worked for me is therapy. I tap into why I drink, support for situations that trigger me and lessons on how to get through those tough times. Im not dissing the programs out there, this is just my own personal experience. Been sober since 8-19-2019. No relapses. And I feel more in control of my life again.
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I feel like this will be key for me too. I'm setting up a couple types next month. I just don't feel AA help much with trauma and mental health issues.
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I attended at least 50 AA meetings. Then I realized that it wasn’t for me. Ultimately I know that drinking is bad for me and that I should never drink again. And it was that simple. I’m sober and happy to this day. I’m not downplaying AA. It’s saved millions of lives. It just wasn’t for me.
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Ohhhh I love Dharma. It’s a feel good meeting for sure. The Recovery Dharma book is a really good read.
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I didn't do AA or NA, it wasn't for me. However, I found using MAT for the first year of sobriety helped me a lot and found that education on addiction was the best for me. I do know that a few people find that enrollment in SA weekly classes has helped keep their sobriety. I teach the class, and that is what has been reported to me. Tey different things and you will find your niche. Celebrate Recovery is also one that some reported is helpful if they weren't in to AA. I wish you the best on your journey!!
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Went to my first dharma meeting and Smart recovery. I loved both. The more tools the better I say. 
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Running has helped me a lot
Finding a healthy routine and avoiding drama and nature is also a great one.
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Sobriety is NOT free. Some of us pay a hard price to not only get sober, staying sober can be even harder and cost more.
What is MAT? This sounds like my cup of tea
Our personal accountability and journey 
is part of being involved in recovery. No matter how we continue to see that we how much progress we make. I feel that no matter how or where we find recovery we are still growing
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Love this
Medicated assisted treatmgent. I tried some with alcohol, made me nauseous for daysl. But it's known to help people.
Try somatic therapy for trauma. Find a good therapist or start with instructional videos online. Gary Craig is a great teacher of Eft tapping. Excellent therapy...
Hello Haylee. I quit cold turkey. Once doctors told me to quit and live or keep drinking and die. I didn’t do 12 steps, get a sponsor, no therapy, no medication, no rehabilitation. I attended AA no more than 15-30 times. It wasn’t for me. My family and kids were more important than alcohol. Been sober for 5 years 5 months. Hang in there and stay strong.