Welcome Buckley! 8 days is huge, so give yourself a pat on the back! I can relate to your story too. It's amazing how much effort I put into drinking just to feel SO bad.
Every morning it was like reliving the same nightmare and the hangovers just kept getting worse. I'm still coming to grips with how sick I was.
Keep posting and reading - it's a great way to fill the time for now. Congratulations on making it past your first week. I'm glad you're here!