Thanks for the comments.
Just a few thoughts and comments myself.
I drank EVERY DAY this century up until a year ago.
When I say drank I mean DRANK.
Anything from four cans of light beer up to any amount you can think of.
This might sound stupid but I swear I drank myself sober sometimes.
Was the last year hard? - YES
Did I think about drinking beer? - YES EVERYDAY... I even DREAMED of drinking beer in the first few months?
I kept tabs with an app on my phone for motivation.
When I got a craving I went and literally slept off the craving.
I had to get stubborn with myself.
I even turned down the Xmas pudding at my folks house on Xmas day as it was (according to the packaging) drowned in 'Real Cider'.
If I went out for lunch I didn't have beer battered fish or ribs in Jack Daniels sauce etc
Do I think about beer now? YES EVERY DAY
But it does get easier I can promise you that much.
According to the app I use I have not spent $5232.83 on beer. Do I have this money? NO
I can almost guarantee you that figure is a very conservative estimate. I would guess its half again as much on top.
You have to be stubborn with yourself. It's hard but it's THE ONLY WAY.