I like the ticker things because they allow people to monitor progress. If they "relapse" they just remember that they had 65 days that time, and work on getting more days the next time. Just like is done in AA, NA, etc.

I think the people who use this tool are at a place in their lives where they are actively working on stopping their addictive behavior ("Action Stage"). It sounds like you are not at that place yet so it doesn't make sense for you right now.

Slippers