New to this
I am a functioning alcoholic. I have just stopped drinking 12 days ago after years of daily (evening only) drinking of too much wine. I have tried to cut down before, sometimes after a short abstinence but it always builds up so realise I need to stop. First few days were very difficult. I feel good but it feels very strange and not real, wine was a big part of my life. I am going for a meal tonight so another hurdle, I feel tense and a bit scared. I keep saying 'one drink too much' and I am determined but my habits were very ingrained and I know it will be weird to not drink.