One thing that is helping me not struggle for more than a few fleeting minutes is knowing who I am. I'm bluntly honest with myself. A simple "not so terrible" trip to the beer store for "just a couple" is actually the first dent in the armor where the slide back to the real drinking me starts. And it will be MUCH easier the second time and the third time will quickly follow but I'll stock up that time.
It sucks being me when it comes to drinking. I've tried moderation. Lol. What an unpleasant way to drink. Unsatisfying is a gross understatement. I've tried weekends only but watching the clock waiting for the green light every 5 days is a grind that brought no joy.
I ask myself often when my AV kicks in, will I gain anything at all by giving in just this once? It's awful hard to find a way to say yes to that question. This has been helping move past the rough spots without getting too hung up