Thank you guys very much for your encouraging words.
After putting in text what I did above, and omitting all I omitted (which was a lot... ) I realize how much it has affected my life.
I don't think I have to worry about withdrawal. I'm not a morning drinker.. I don't drink at work, and I don't drink during the day.
I'm a Fri/Sat night drinker with the occasional happy hour on Tuesday.
When I was a kid, I didn't have extracurricular activities, which I think is my problem now. I was never really into playing sports (too much effort lol.) I just liked to "hang" with people. Loneliness I think is my problem. I have to be around people all the time.
I'll take the next week and read the other posts now. Thanks for the welcomes!