Hi, I'm glad you're back. Will power alone was never enough to stop me from drinking. Early on, i found that having a support system and coping mechanisms in place was essential in preventing me from picking up that first drink. I also found that avoiding any places or people that were potential triggers for my drinking helped me to get through those tough early days. Walking, exercise and reaching out to other people who understood what i was going through helped to ease my anxiety. Don't beat yourself up, you know what to do differently this time. You can do it!