Hi Fixation. I have been sober for almost two years now. The obsession to pick up and use is gone however I also find in my life that I am challenged with other ideas that I "want" to partake in. For me it's about realizing what is going to be a good or bad choice. What are my consequences going to be? Good or bad? It isn't necessarily alcohol that I can use as an escape, there are other temptations out there, and NOT in anyway related with using.
It's a choice, think it through, that's what I do for me. Sometimes we want what we want, but it's what we need that out weighs those wants.
Also, just for today, this minute, hour, etc. Good luck!!!