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Old 06-08-2015, 08:23 AM
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esoxlucius
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There's great comments already but a couple of thoughts from me (at nearly four months so no expert).

It does get easier but it changes. When I was a few weeks in it took a lot of effort to deal with the desire to drink. It was there most of the time. After a few more weeks I noticed that a day would go by when it wasn't on my mind. That was a turning point for me.

But... it changed and in some way became more sneaky. When I was used to urges, I was used to dealing with them. I was on my guard. As it became easier, I relaxed a little. Then a big urge would strike out of nowhere and would take a lot of effort to deal with it. It was more like an ambush.

As others have said, change helps. I've quit the cigarettes, I exercise, I'm getting in shape for a long hike in 6 weeks and that focuses me. Also take satisfaction in every day you don't drink. I do. It is a series of small victories that add up over time to winning the war.

Good luck,
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