second session today

I have just started a pretty intensive (4 days a week for 16 weeks) programme of group work which is based on the principles and practices of CBT. I've done 7 days dry and clean, and am feeling good and optimistic. (Despite the lousy weather!)

Very best wishes, John. Keep going and take all the support you can in the longer term, especially from those who truly understand. Keep your eye on the ball (and hope you are not a Chelsea fan!)

John, really glad to hear your feeling well and staying optimistic - very best of luck with this.

Fan-blinking-tastic! I am so pleased for you John. And congrats on the 7 dry days. I'm cheering you on and willing you to go the whole distance. You can do it. I'll be thinking of you and, yes, even praying for you Please keep us informed of your progress. Best wishes John and a couple of huge hugs.

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Thanks
Watford and Spurs I'm afraid - why do you think I drink?

Thanks alan and michelle.

Well I did know that, but wondered whether your affinity tonight was for London team. I may need all the messages of support I can get tomorrow! Anyway, walk on!

I am really proud of you John!

I truly wish you all the best......I promise you a whole new world awaits

Take care.

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I'll be rooting for the Pool tonight. Supporters of one London club don't tend to lend their allegiance to another one. I'll be there for you tomorrow if needed

Good luck John!

Hang tough, John! If I did it, you can... and I did it 7 years now...and now 5 weeks not smoking...the last addiction!

Quitting anything is hard, I'm going to tackle qitting smoking again. Good luck to you John.