Originally Posted by
dontlookbacchus 
. I understood why the AV was happening and was able to get through it.
Thanks for this, dlb. I need to remind myself to recognise the AV as separate from me and not give in to cravings or urges. It makes the experience easier to bear.
You also mention boredom... This gets to me too but what I've started doing is to accept and even embrace the boredom and blandness of life. Who says it has to be exciting ALL the time? Be comfortable and happy being bored. Try it.