Hey Jack,
I'm right there with you, starting day #1. I have never "officially" quit drinking, but have had my share of hiatuses. I have a great life, marriage, great kids...sooo much to be thankful for, but have come to realize wine (my poison) has been coroding my happiness. I do great not drinking for a while and then get with family & friends and indulge. Always, the same, I feel yucky & guilty in the morning because I can not function to the best of my ability.
I have realized that I need support. I am not in a position to go to a class, but maybe in a month or two I will be able to. I am going to try to reach out to you all who have experienced what I am going through. I am hoping this will help me when I have to enter a situation where alcohol is present...it seems to be everywhere
I know there is a better tommorrow being sober and I am at that point where I am done with the pattern. I wish you the best of luck and hope you are able to get to a better place.