Ashley,
I have to say, I was not expecting your response of remaining alcohol free for 3 months! Tough news to hear but as I spent the better part of yesterday reflecting I began to understand the reasoning. I assume that after a month of being alcohol free the physical effects of alcohol have left my system but what remains are the psychological effects; effects that I assume will be harder to overcome than the physical.
When I read your response and what addition counselors recommend, my initial thought was that was too long, I am not addicted to alcohol, it just became a very bad habit. Comical now as I type this, addiction/habit, whatever label I chose to place on my condition has never brought me anything positive. The fact that I was contemplating the ability to achieve 3 months shows me that I need to give it a shot.
I am a person that is routine driven. If it will take 3 months to truly break this pattern then I will take on the challenge. Driving factors of this decision is the desire to not go back through the feelings (grogginess, bad/no sleep, irritability) I had the first 3 weeks of my month journey and enjoying the freedom of being alcohol free.
Thanks for your response, even though it was tough to take!