Originally Posted by
dwtbd 
It took me time just to 'see' that the natural highs of life are many and varied. When with time, I was more able to not focus on hearing the AV screaming about missing one single pleasure , I started noticing all the others. One was removed (along with the inseparable chaos and pain) , and all the others rediscovered.
Great insight - thank you dwtbd. I really believe in the AV concept and it makes perfect sense that when the AV quiets down, I can start focusing on other sources of happiness.
I think that I am probably more of a "I will not drink today" kind of guy than a "I will never drink again" kind of guy in terms of approach/philosophy. Once those days keep piling up, perhaps the thought of "I will never drink again" might just seem natural.
Whatever gets me to the end result of a stable sober life is fine by me...