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So. I'm not fishing for any congratulations here--just thought I'd post a bit of my progress and observations. My cravings for alcohol are completely gone. I don't think about it every waking moment as in the past. I have to be aware of my "triggers". The coping mechanisms I have in place now are working quite effectively. Lost with the drink was an overwhelming amount of anxiety and future worry. Everyday stressors and problems still exist, but they seem almost irrelevant now. I deal with them head on the best I can and if it doesn't work out, something else will. Lost are the days of cloudy thinking, missing hours, and memories forgotten. Relationships have improved greatly and I'm actually using my brain and hands again, creating like I used to. I realize 6 months isn't really long at all but I'm encouraged with where I am. One of the guys in my group doesn't take it one day at a time, he takes it by the hour. Whatever works. Enough from me...have a good weekend everybody!
Christian.