Originally Posted by
Watcher 
First time last night, while reading Trimpey's book was I able to actively identify the I/IT split. Previously I could always recognize the AV and exercise control over IT, but I never actively heard myself attribute the desires to the IT. Last night I had thoughts of drinking and IT said, "weren't those fun times?" I was able to identify that IT wanted to drink, not me.
Then followed the reminder to myself that I don't drink.
This is good, and for a long time I couldn't get the I/IT separation thing, kept thinking there's no such thing as a Beast, etc. The separation is what will give you the ability to kick back and relax, as opposed to struggling against the Addictive Voice, though. You just observe the AV, detach, and move on. Keep at it, and eventually, this will become second nature, practically effortless, like riding a bicycle. Once you get the hang of it, even "slippery places" or "triggers" won't phase you.