Originally Posted by SoberLeigh

I used quite a lot of diversion techniques, including going where the alcohol wasn't. Quite often, I would walk out the door and to the top of the street (about half a mile); if I arrived back home and still wanted a drink, I walked to the top of the street again. Sometimes I went for a drive with only my license - no money or credit cards with which to buy alcohol and I drove as far and for as long as I could. Sometimes I went to bed and prayed for sleep. I hung out with non-drinkers.

After a while the cravings subsided to a more manageable level.

And did I ever indulge in sweets!