Sparkos

Wow, out of nowhere. Nice evening here and the thought of a nice cool bottle of wine on the patio with my wife in the evening sun is almost overwhelming.
Given my better half my wallet and I'm going to take the dog for a walk straight away.
Later

Kissimee54

Hate the AV. When things are bad or good it will rear it's ugly head. Looks like you have a plan to not go where it wants you to go. And thanks for posting.

KateL

Good for you, tell it to take a hike xxxx

Nonsensical

At least your dog appreciates it.

Good for you for telling it no and then getting a move on to change directions!

Sparkos

Thanks all. Back from the walk and took the opportunity to have serious words with the AV. He's cowering in the corner of his cage now.
You're right Nonsensical, the dog's very happy.
Strange that my first thought was to post on SR. Alternative addiction methinks.

matt4x4

Yeah thoughts can be like like, or I guess what you call your addictive voice. I view it as thoughts. My thoughts cant speak out loud, they just linger in my head and it is up to me to deal with it however I choose.

Aarryckha

Good work of shutting that voice up!

toddle118

Well done, AV is so hard to ignore and you did the best thing, divertion tactics, it soon goes as soon as it rears its head, well thats what Im telling myself.

You did well!

Nonsensical

It just takes a little practice, toddle! The more I do it, the easier it gets.

Sparkos

It's only a thought with me too Matt, but it's a technique to disassociate the addictive thought and give it a "Beast Voice" persona who's only wish is to succumb to your addiction and cause you pain. It really has worked better than anything else I've tried.(And I've tried loads).