Originally Posted by Newatthis34

I do think though that there is a very human inclination to try and convince others of what has worked for you, not charlatanism necessarily but as Nonsensical said more evangelicalism (?)! However what I don't find, or at least I don't anymore, helpful is someone telling me to read the book again, or that I'm not understanding something correctly. (Even though that's what prompted me to start the thread initially).

I began reading about AVRT in order to find some way, any way, that could help me understand how to quit drinking. I understood what I read, I just couldn't apply it properly. Clearly this is my problem, something in my mind that resisted or found issues to rail against. Perhaps it's best summed up as a disconnect for me between the theory and practice. I also understand that AVRT doesn't promise to transform your life, only to help you quit booze. But I think that those two things are not as easliy divided as it's presented in RR. Thing is, I want to transform my life! Otherwise what's the point?? The main thing though is just not to drink, and then figure everything else out.

So I'm still applying a bit of AVRT but not in isolation. I wanted to read RR, close the last page and be 'cured'!! Needless to say that did not happen. But so far since I've read the book when I've wanted to drink the difference between doing it or not has been a conscious decision - either in favour of my whole program for a better life, or for instant gratification. So for me I DO need to keep the other goals in my life in my mind, and not just say 'shut up Beast'...