So I have decided AA is not for me due to the fact that it is so religious oriented. There is a group called SOS (save ourselves) http://www.sossobriety.org/ that has a similar concept to AA only it doesn't require someone to have a higher power.
The problem is there are not as many meetings locally like AA. I want to start one up in my area, but it is hard to find people to do so. I am going to drive to Cypress, which is about 20 minutes away for now. I live in the Torrance, Redondo Beach area of California. Hopefully through networking I will be able to get a group started up locally so I don't have to drive as far for long. Until then I will because it is worth the feeling of fitting in.
I enjoyed the AA home group I had, but I just felt uncomfortable every time someone started god talking and when they ended with a prayer. Anyone trying to get sober shouldn't have to feel that way. I hope SOS gets large enough so others in my situation can benefit.
It is generally believed that many of those with bipolar disorder also struggle with alcoholism or substance abuse. Researchers, as well as many of those caught in the cycle of addiction, believe the use of these substances is an attempt to alleviate symptoms or to "self-medicate."
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