Originally Posted by
kanamit 
You are experiencing the Abstinence Commitment Effect (ACE).
There is still some slight doubt in your last post though, which is your AV. Rather than having "some real hope" settle for nothing less than 100% cast-iron guarantee you will never drink again.
I have to laugh a little here, since I read it differently.
"I have some real hope" could mean I have some
REAL hope now. Kinda like that's some cute dog you have there =
really cute dog.
