Originally Posted by
kanamit 
Doesn't that contradict itself? First it says the anxiety is the Beast's and then it says it is yours.
Relapse anxiety can exist, but can be looked at two ways. If you have a history of problems with alcohol or drugs, you probably view relapse as a potential source of big trouble. The Beast, however, sees relapse anxiety as an opening, a hole in your Big Plan, a way to get its next fix. The easiest way to deal with this is to recognize relapse anxiety as the AV itself, injecting doubt. If you really aren't going to drink or use again, why are you afraid of relapse?
The AVRT Matrix that you posted previously illustrates this. As an aside, I recommend that people reading through the book print out that matrix for quick reference.
AVRT Matrix —