ScottFromWI

I think that's a very important realization, and yes - we need to learn to be comfortable with ourselves in general. When you really think about it, that's kind of the whole crux of addiction - we drink because we are uncomfortable - either with a situation, a person or a feeling - but it all originates within us. We want the feeling to "go away" rather than dealing with it head on. It's not easy at first, but over time you can develop tools to help you face and take responsibility for the things we are confronted with.

And that's where having a "plan" becomes even more important. Filling your day with activities can be PART of a plan, but it's not a plan in itself, right?