What it really comes down to is what works for you. I ate enough sugary treats in one week to feed an army. Do I regret it...no, it solved my problem. I couldn't take the tranquilizers if offered because I will become addicted to anything given the chance but some people are straight alcoholics.
I have always been told to sleep when you are sleepy and eat when you are hungry. You can spend your boredom time exercising so that you don't put on extra weight. But the way I look at it, I am not intaking all the calories from alcohol anymore so it's just a trade off. Plus, I know that I will taper on the sugar/food intake. Actually, it has already started to happen at the 30 day mark for me. Sounds like you have the start of a good plan.
Keep moving forward and using those strategies to your benefit.