Originally Posted by
Thrifty 
An issue I seem to be having is that I tend to compare myself way too much with other people, no matter what it is.
Thrifty,
When using AVRT, it helps to think of yourself as the first person in human history to ever have quit their addiction. This immediately puts things in their proper perspective. What others do with regard to their addiction has no bearing on what you do, and vice versa. Ultimately, although others can help you with some tips and suggestions, AVRT-based recovery is an intensely private affair. You are literally on your own here, but that is not a bad thing.