This is definitely a great thread. I too have declared victory not too long ago. I waited to see if I would uptick significantly before declaration. It didnt happen. But... recently Ive found myself drinking just a bit over what I am comfortable with. However, this doesnt occurr on every occasion. On one occasion I can have just a couple beers and be fine but placed in a different environment my quest for fun wins out a bit and I go for that extra drink. Triggers and habit is what Im thinking. It took me roughly 40 pills to get to that point and I think 4 months. (Im a bindger) I have yet to come close to pre TSM levels though. I chalk up any increase in drinking to abuse rather than addiction, for whatever reality I am trying to escape at the time. In time, I will have equipped myself with better tools for coping and use other things as an escape. After all, everything is still so new to me.

another interesting read. Please go to where Dr. E has posted!