Hi MW
I remember how hard it was to live sober - I'd not done it for 20 years, alcohol had been my constant companion, and it meant losing the drinking buddies that had been my social circle.
It's so much harder to try and reconstruct your life alone.
I think support is vital - whether you find it here, in a group like AA or through counselling - I would certainly follow up on the therapy idea - I think many of us are dealing with other issues and problems besides alcoholism as well.
Let us know what happens.
D