Originally Posted by
RobbyRobot 
There is nothing so special about the Beast that requires it to be the topic of constant conversation when practicing AVRT.
Of course not. It simply struck me as odd that in 5 paragraphs (in an AVRT thread) of wondering what was causing a compulsion to drink, the Beast was never mentioned. Similarly, it strikes me as odd that it doesn't strike you as odd.
Originally Posted by
RobbyRobot The so-called 'trouble-maker's' desire is completely healthy and normal, although it has an maladaptive appetite for alcohol.
I have found that maladaptive appetite for alcohol to have directly contributed to making trouble for me in the past. From my readings here, that also seems to be a normal experience.