I get what you're saying. I can say I'm 5 days sober, or I can say I have only drank once in the past 8 weeks. Both are true, but the latter has a more positive perspective.
Originally Posted by
RobbyRobot 
Still, some drinkers just refuse to accept misery and failure is easily found in moderated or controlled drinking.
I was the poster boy for that sentiment until last weekend.
Originally Posted by DaveyT
Still not sure about this AVRT stuff. I can't separate out IT and ME as it just feels like another way of avoiding my responsibility.
I am 180 degrees out from you on that. Using AVRT I am 100% responsible for my use of alcohol. I am not responsible for my cravings or compulsions for alcohol. I have no control over that part of my brain. MY responsibility is to
NEVER let IT be in charge. As you are discovering, that's no small task.