marvin Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Too many questions without the right answers. Too many rumors with no support for them. Everyone wants to help, only one person can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Agreed Marvin - you can only help yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I hope EC comes back here to get some support, tough love and squash some of those rumors being spread by the right-wing neo-con 527 groups and Freakin' Canadians! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Mississippi Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 This is America:TMZ - EXTRA EXTRA - ET - MTV - Fluff piece about recovery with family in PEOPLE - DR PHIL - OPRAH - Reality Show Offer(Declined, Thank you) - "What? You've been writing some new songs? - NEW RECORD DEAL - CD - GRAMMY! This could turn out to be a good thing...One step at a time, of course. Tony, I'm with you all the way... not to make lite of a tragic situation; but let's hope that it all works out for Eric's, his family's, and our best interests... as they intersect...EC, you know we all love 'ya and are in your corner... not condoning your ill-advised action, but not gonna condemn you or disown you because of what happened either. We're all only human and none of really knows what transpired that night... aside from what the sensationalist media has shown... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raspberrywolf Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Tony Carmill stated:Member # 24 posted September 10, 2008 06:52 PM ...."I hope EC comes back here to get some support, tough love and squash some of those rumors being spread by the right-wing neo-con 527 groups and Freakin' Canadians!"Tony, you know how much I truly enjoy your posts but I must confess, I am 'put off' to say the least about what you mean about "Freakin' Canadians??" I do not know to what you refer, but please don't make it such a personal attack and lump us all into one category...you *NEVER* see me *dissing* on my neighbours to the South. Feel free to pm me regarding this as I definately "DO NOT" wish for it to 'interfer' with the current thread.*Vera* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Nathan Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 the only time the word "disease" is mentioned in the text of "Alcoholics Anonymous," the word "spiritual" precedes it.While I understand the concept of classifying alcoholism as a "disease," it is a spiritual disease... centered in the mind.Marc N.Sober since 2/8/84 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Vera, ask Marvin. Since you guys got a new prime minister, Freakin' Canadians has morphed into a term of love and admiration...Except for a few snobs in the French province.But don't let it go to your head... C'mon, don't PC me into not using one of my favorite phrases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HT from Mo Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I am saddened to hear this about Eric again. My heart goes out to him and his family. I hope he gets the help he needs. This isn't something that can be put on hold to deal with. Eric is a very intelligent person and I think he's smart enough to figure out that it's time to fight his demons.Take care Eric and just know that we are all here for you when you need us.Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Do we agree that some people are more susceptible to having problems with alcohol than others, because of their chemical or gene makeup?Of course, staying away from the stuff, whatever your situation is, keeps the problem under control... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelina Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Marc, firstly congrats on 24 years of being sober, but I have to respectfully disagree with you only a little bit.The AMA has given formal recognition to the disease concept since 1956. Their recognizing alcohol dependence and other addiction as an ilness is based on the following: - The illness can be described - The course of the illness is predictable and progressive - the disease is primary, that is, it is not just a symptom of some other underlying disorder, although I would argue presence of underlying psychological issues..or as you put it a disease centered in the mind - it is chronicAA/NA has done incredible work over the past 75 years or so. But not everyone responds to the Steps, or meetings, or sponsors. Also, I feel, one benefits from a combination of 12-step AND individualized therapy, cognitive-behavioral being very successful. Intervening on abuse sometimes is easier than getting to the core issue as to why one medicates himself to the detriment of all that is good in his life. This will not be an easy road, as anyone who is in recovery or loves someone who is in recovery can attest. I will tell you one thing Marc, the "rooms" are some of the most spiritual places I've ever been and that is a good thing.Keep up the great work.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollies65 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 It's pretty easy to tell when Tony is making a lighthearted post, and the "neo-con, freakin Canadians" post is about as much of a joke post as there is. There is nothing wrong with Tony injecting a bit of levity into a rather somber thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockerreds Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Eric-my prayers are with you-please get the help you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boopell Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I was wondering about the same thing Teragram brought up earlier--is it a true alcohol problem/addiction? Or poor judgement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianed Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Isn't it poor judgement to drink and drive ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 My prayers go out to Eric and his family as they work through this. Whatever Eric needs I hope he finds it. If there is a song in here somewhere, maybe "The Seeker" would be a good title for it. Take care, my friend. Kirk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna R Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I went to WKYC.com and was so upset about what people wrote in.I became a member and gave them my 2 cents.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna R Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I have a sister who is an alcoholic and my family and I have been trying to do everything we can to get her help. When all this started, I kept saying, " how can it be so hard to just stop drinking, when your life and family are on the line?" It is mind boggling.Is it as easy as poor judgement?I don't think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna R Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I meant to say...I wish it was.Not, I don't think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris hess Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 we're all upset and angry..how eric feels right now? i could only imagine..are we jumping the gun?? maybe,but maybe not,the maybe not is what scares me..lol,chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boopell Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Yes--that's what I meant--it is very poor judgement to drink and drive.My point was that maybe he's not an alcoholic and maybe he can stop anytime, but just doesn't want to.I've had several family members who drank enough to appear to be alcoholics (my mom, for one) but weren't. They eventually just stopped drinking with no problem.Also, I do think drinking to make yourself feel better or forget is a problem in itself--alcoholic or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollies65 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Just so everyone knows...This is big news in Cleveland...There are ALOT of idiots on the forums at WKYC and the other stations blogs. ALOT of jealous people in this city. I would not waste my time reading these idiots siting behind a computer in their miserable existence while spewing stupidity and jealousy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris hess Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 well said steve...what i've tried to say earlier..lol,chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoGal Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 OMG - that video was very scary. I cannot imagine being behind the wheel of a car that impaired. I hope EC get to view that video and see how bad he was. It just might wake him up. I also pray for Eric and his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna R Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Dianed and Boopell,I didn't aim my post at what either of you said. I apologize if it seemed that way.This is such an incredibly raw subject for me right now, with all I am going through with my own sister. It is the saddest thing I have experienced, ever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raspberrywolf Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Steve, it's cool for the clarification of Tony's post but I already now realize he was makin a 'funny'...I just wanted to part of the inside joke so I could laugh along too! Already messaged him to let him know .....it's allll good baby!! You are not going to tell me there is something wrong with me seeking a lil clarity instead of jumping to the wrong conclusions is there??? I just don't always 'clue in' as quickly with Tony..and I am probably not the only one...his humor is wickedly delightful!So for the record, I have no probs, and this is now ...over, done with, gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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