Betha,
It helped me to have a plan of sorts this last time. In my previous and many failure to quit, I had generally been reactive to my feelings. When I felt bad from drinking both physically and emotionally I could last a little while. Then I started to feel better and my reaction was to think I could drink a little again.....
This last time I've been tremendously proactive in my approach and it has made the difference for me. BTW....my eyes cleared its been nice to be bright eyed again.
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