What does the big book say about irritable restless and discontent?
“When I am unwilling to do the right thing, I become restless, irritable, and discontent. It is always my choice.”
What does epoch in the annals of alcoholism mean?
epoch in the annals of alcoholism. BB The Doctor’s Opinion, pp.xxv-xxvi. These facts appear to be of extreme medical importance; because of the extraordinary possibilities of rapid growth inherent in this group they may mark a new epoch in the annals of alcoholism.
What is the DR opinion AA?
Dr. Silkworth believed that there are different physical and mental reactions in alcoholics. He began to state they needed medical help to detox and restore their physical health. After detox, then a moral, psychological approach would produce an “essential psychic change.”
Why was the doctor’s opinion valued?
In “The Doctor’s Word” R.K. Narayan tells the story how a doctor’s word save the life of a patient, that’s very reason his opinion was valued; he was not a mere doctor expressing an opinion , but a judge pronouncing a verdict.”. Dr. Raman was an experienced doctor.
When was the doctor’s opinion added to the big book?
The precise date the narrative from Dr Silkworth or “The Doctor’s Opinion” introduction were written is unclear, but it was part of the multilith manuscript distributed for review in January 1939. December 1938 is a safe guess.
Is there a sufficient substitute AA?
Have you a sufficient substitute?” Yes, there is a substitute and it is vastly more than that. It is a fellowship in Alcoholics Anonymous. There you will find release from care, boredom and worry.
What does the Big Book say about self pity?
Self-pity is one of the most unhappy and consuming defects that we know. It is a bar to all spiritual progress and can cut off all effective communication with our fellows because of its inordinate demands for attention and sympathy. It is a maudlin form of martyrdom, which we can ill afford.
What does frothy emotional mean?
We have come to know that “frothy emotional appeal” is just that. It’s frothy. It’s bubbly. And “in nearly all cases” just a thick layer of sweet syrup used to cover up the truth of the insidiousness of spiritual sickness, the spiritual malady the pioneers of Alcoholics Anonymous wrote so clearly about in the Big Book.
Where is Dr silkworth buried?
Silkworth is buried in Glenwood Cemetery, West Long Branch, NJ.
What is a psychic change?
A psychic change gives you the ability to respond to life differently. It is the element in the 12 Steps that is referred to as a spiritual experience, a spiritual awakening, or an attitude adjustment. All that is required is to take a simple attitude towards a higher power and take action on a few suggestions.
What percentage of patients get a second opinion?
The company’s statistics on patient care and outcomes align with the Mayo Clinic’s research findings: 35 percent of consults lead to an alternate diagnosis. The Cleveland Clinic launched a similar virtual offering in 2019 and reports that 28 percent of consults resulted in diagnosis changes.
What did Dr Raman never believe?
Dr. Raman did not believe that his patient would recover that night, because he told the assistant that his life might collapse at any moment. If he feels much pain, he will give a tube of poison to him for a peaceful death.
What does the big book say about fellowship?
In the Big Book page 152, it goes on to say about those who are struggling to cope with how they will live without alcohol (or a drug), “Yes, there is a substitute and it is vastly more than that. It is a fellowship in Alcoholics Anonymous. There you will find release from care, boredom, and worry.
What are the character defects in AA?
Here are the defects of character:
- Resentment, Anger.
- Fear, Cowardice.
- Self pity.
- Self justification.
- Self importance, Egotism.
- Self condemnation, Guilt.
- Lying, Evasiveness, Dishonesty.
- Impatience.
What does Frothy emotional appeal seldom suffice mean?
The book states that “frothy emotional appeal seldom suffices.” Things like staying sober for our kids or staying sober to support our families are not enough to stay sober. Likewise, positive thinking will do little to help us stay sober if it is all we have to stop our drinking and drug use.
What do you mean by frothy?
Definition of frothy 1 : full of or consisting of froth. 2a : gaily frivolous or light in content or treatment : insubstantial a frothy comedy. b : made of light thin material.