I found urge surfing completely helpful too. Also, a little of the AVRT stuff. The idea that you can ride out the cravings, and think the consequences all the way through to stop the impulses have been very effective for me. I don't do AA, but the idea you have to say it's forever in the beginning of recovery wouldn't work for me either. I'm just past the 90 days and starting to wrap my mind around the concept of never again, but I couldn't have done that at all early on. Cravings have definitely subsided over time, but they will flare up for me every time there's a "special occasion". I've gotten used to it and am getting better at ignoring them. You're doing great, just keep going forward
