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Are you saying that you are powerless over the Beast when you say 'then BAM another relapse'? That is the AV also, since powerlessness over the desire to drink obviously supports and suggests more drinking. It's just the Beast talking, throwing up smoke and mirrors.

About this recovering and feeling better thing, if you are stopping only because it doesn't feel very good after a bender, then all the Beast has to do is to convince you that it would feel good, once the memory of the hangover begins to fade.

Try abstaining even if drinking would feel good (it does to the Beast), and even if drinking would immediately rocket you to cloud nine. Abstain from the benefits of drinking, not just from the downsides.

No Big Plan, no AVRT.

This is your Addictive Voice. What if you didn't feel very strong against it? What then? Would you drink?

Once again, the Beast is not the cause of your addiction, because the Beast can't even wiggle your fingers, much less drive to the liquor store, use money to purchase alcohol, drive home, and then swallow that alcohol. The AV is the cause of your addiction, because the Beast needs you.

The Beast may desire alcohol, and dream about alcohol, but it cannot move the peripherals (hands, feet, mouth). Only you can do that. Try asking the Beast to wiggle your finger in exchange for some drinks. It won't be able to do it.

The "R" in AVRT stands for recognition, not removal, running away from, or refuting. Don't ignore the AV, either. Just recognize the AV as the Beast talking, in your thoughts, and remember that those are not your thoughts.

Those are the thoughts of the Beast. The Beast, and not you, wants to drink. Too bad for IT. You don't drink, or even want to drink.