tursiops999

Hi Shakeel.

I believe that one can quit without this forum, and in fact many people have throughout the centuries before the internet and before "recovery" concepts.

That said, i do still think there is value in reading and posting, because learning some of the nuances of AVRT from others' experiences just makes it a little easier for me. It is a learned skill -- mostly learned by paying attention to our own thoughts. But watching others' thoughts and hearing their experiences can help too. (Yeah, maybe someone will say thats AV, but whatever, i don't drink). Plus, I just find the AV and the technique of AVRT to be an interesting topic -- its really cool how it works and how bomb-proof it is.

Like Tatsy, separate and distinct from quitting, i pick up useful ideas on happy healthy living here on SR. Its not required, but i like some of the folks on here, and i get ideas and support for other problems aside from drinking.