Originally Posted by GerandTwine
Now, to go beyond the scope of AVRT, if you want, it's quite possible to figure out some other thoughts and beliefs to get rid of negativity. Naturally, it's ridiculous to imagine the anticipation of drinking would be the ONLY thoughts and beliefs that could do it. Of course, your AV wants you to keep believing that. But to believe that you MUST figure out how to get rid of negative thoughts and experiences in order to not drink is also your AV.
Seriously, it took me so long to figure this out. I learned about this line of thinking from chewing on and disgesting some buddhist principals, but it's here...right here on these threads.
I am constantly amazed at the wisdom here.