Originally Posted by
soberlicious 
I think for purposes of the RR technique, this very defined separation allows the addicted person to learn how to stop taking directives from the midbrain in regards to drinking. The I/IT split can be effective without creating nicknames, dressing it up, and building a dollhouse for the damned thing, but you know, I think that often when people have been drinking to the point of near death against their own better judgement for many years, the idea of naming it and killing it has quite a bit of appeal.
I also second reading the threads, but the best understanding would come from reading RR:The New Cure.
Damn am I the only one working on a dollhouse for my beast ??? JK...lol soberlicious.
Wilting,
I attempted to explain just a little of RR/AVRT to my brother when he asked how I quit drinking. I think he now believes me to be a little bit crazy. AVRT helped me to see that I am not my addiction. That is it. It seperated me from it so I could move forward and deal with all my other issues. I think no-one can explain it as well as the book itself so, give it a try.
I apologize... it is early here and I did not use a huge word... I will come back with one later for you nonsensical....Jess