Day 6. Evenings are the hardest part and I've already talked my way into two near-misses. Not looking for lectures, just what genuinely helped in the moment.
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Day 6 was my hardest day. Eight years on I still remember the hour.
A plan for 6–9pm specifically, written down in the morning. Not willpower — logistics. And one number I could text that never asked me to explain.
Cravings have a shape. Mine peaked at about 20 minutes. Once I knew the shape I could wait it out instead of negotiating with it.
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