I would only suggest you be very careful of adding all these extra things to occupy yourself so you do not drink. What happens when you run out of distractions or things to do?
For me, I gave up trying to chase other things to avoid drinking. I no longer have to fill my time to keep me distracted so I do not drink. For me that was all added anxiety. When I learned that I could not drink right now, regardless of what I was doing or what was happening around me, I could breathe again.
There is of course nothing wrong with finding healthy alternatives to drinking and staying busy. All I'm suggesting is the real work comes when there is nothing else to do but be with yourself. Those are the moments we need to feel those rising cravings and face them head on.
Just something to think about.
