Dr Wingnut

Category: Recovery

  • Character defects

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    ArroganceAvoidanceBeing phonyCheatingConceitControllingDespairDishonestyDissatisfactionDistrustDoubting othersEgotismEnvyExcessivenessFalse prideFragilityGluttonyGrandiosityGreedHelplessnessHostilityIndecencyIndecisionIndignationInfidelityIntemperanceIntoleranceIrresponsibilityJealousyLack of confidenceManipulatingMinimizingNarrow-mindedOpinionatedOver-sensitivityOverbearingOverindulgencePeople-pleasingPerfectionismPessimismPrejudiceProcrastinationPromiscuityPutting offRationalizingSarcasticSelf-centeredSelf-gratifyingSelf-hatredSelf-pitySelf-rejectionSelf-satisfiedSelfishnessSexually abusiveSloppinessSlothStallingStealingSuspiciousnessTaking for grantedUncaringUnforgivingVanityVengefulness

  • Common behavior characteristics

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    We have feelings of low self-esteem that cause us to judge ourselves and others without mercy.  We cover up or compensate by trying to be perfect, take responsibility for others, attempt to control the outcome of unpredictable events, get angry when things don’t go our way, or gossip instead of confronting an issue.We tend to…

  • Declaration of Unity

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    This we owe to A.A.'s future; to place our common welfare first; to keep our Fellowship united.  For on A.A. unity depend our lives, and the lives of those to come.

  • Coping with the Holiday Season

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    A Time of Stress… or a Time of Peace?You get to choose!Twelve ideas for coping with stress and staying sober:Be grateful for what you have.  Life is not perfect.  Lower your expectations.Most of us don't need more "stuff" but most of us could use more serenity.Make a holiday budget and stick to it.  Keeping the…

  • Everything's going to be OK

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    You know, he almost didn't see the old lady, stranded on the side of the road.  But even in the dim light of day, he could see she needed help. So he pulled up in front of her Mercedes and got out.  His Pontiac was still sputtering when he approached her.  Even with the smile…

  • Senility Prayer

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    God, grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway,The good fortune to run into the ones I do,And the eyesight to tell the difference.

  • Gratitude

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    The mess to clean after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends.The taxes I pay because it means that I'm employed.The clothes that fit a little too snug because it means I have enough to eat.My shadow who watches me work because it means I am out in the sunshine.A lawn…