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Old 12-11-2012, 12:52 AM
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hamabi
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The chances are high that you'll feel very good and proud of yourself for stopping, and surprised that it came so easily. Many of us stop occasionally through the years for differing lengths of time.

For as long as you don't drink your drinking problem will be solved. Stating the obvious of course, but it will work lifelong should you keep making that choice, and not ever make the other choice.

You may find yourself with occasional thoughts about the drinking you used to do, and because of the good reasons you decided to quit, be quite happy you made the decision you've made. It may not be a struggle or recurring difficulty for you, if you've no reservations about someday being able to drink alcohol again.

If you do leave that door ajar as a possible future option then you may have a struggle on your hands and may need to often reevaluate your decision, always and uniformly convincing yourself that not drinking at all is indeed the right path for you. That is an indicator you have added to this a substantial element of chance.
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