Hi Danos,
Glad you found us.
I was also a very heavy spirit drinker and have almost drank myself to death more than once.
I know what you mean about willpower and walking past a liquer store. The hardest part about quitting booze for me is beating the initial temptation of actually buying it. It becomes a habit, but a malicious, self-destructive one of the worst kind. Keeping myself otherwise occupied is another thing that keeps me sane. If I want a drink and I sit and let the feeling fester, I become so obsessed with it that I almost always cave and go get some. If I'm busy then my mind will let go of the craving and pass on to other things.
Finding a passion for mountaineering and rock climbing is a wonderful thing. You're young and still fit. Think of the many years of fun and adventure ahead of you if you don't let alcohol ruin your chances.
Anyway, I look forward to your posts and would be very interested to hear of your climbing exploits.
Good luck to you.
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