Bedevilments

 

Definition of Bedevilment:
To torment or harass maliciously or diabolically, as with doubts, distractions, or worries.

Synonyms of Bedevilment:
Aggravation, annoyance, bothering, harrying, importunity, pestering, teasing, etc.

These notes are from recovery in AA and/or related 12 step programs.
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Love in fellowship.

The Bedevilments (below) are examples of what we call the unmanageability of our lives.Drunk, or just white-knuckling it, we are prone to show these traits.

We were having trouble with personal relationships,
We couldn’t control our emotional natures,
We were a prey to misery and depression,
We couldn’t make a living,
We had a feeling of uselessness,
We were full of fear,
We were unhappy,
We couldn’t seem to be of real help to other people –Big Book p.52 | More…