The first step is just to stop! I made a list of 101 things to do before drinking. Some of the things on the list where as simple as 'look in the mirror at your wrinkles' lol, I didn't wanna make em any worse! Be prepared for the fight of your life. The first month was as hard as anything I've ever done then it slowly gets easier. My mantra was the only way out is thru (the cravings and irritability that is). By the 3rd month I felt truly amazing and felt the freedom. I stupidly let a moment on holiday get the better of me, had a drink and didn't even enjoy it. I have about 10 days sober now but feel safe as I love the sober me and hated the drunk me. All the best, u can do it!!!