silversky, I've read some articles here at SR and elsewhere about AV. If it's just a little AV then I can cope with it. However I obssess with things, always have done, and when the AV kicks in with a loud voice I just can't seem to distract myself enough. I know if I really tried then I could cope with the AV as I have done so before but those times are a rarity.
I've got a decorator coming to my house to do my house from top to bottom starting next Monday and it will probably take 3 to 4 weeks to get everything done. During that time I won't be able to drink as when I do drink I binge drink for three or four days and I can't do that when I've got someone coming to my house for 4 or 5 days a week for up to a month. I'm hoping this gets me through the first three weeks when my cravings are at their worst (the worst point for me is usually at around 10 to 14 days).