Member, I am very sorry about the loss of your father. And, the fact you had to move temporarily and be away from your girlfriend must make things more difficult.
It's good that you went to get medical help when you were worried, and I'm glad you were okay. Now, you need to focus on not drinking. Clearly for me, I stayed away from anywhere or anyone who would be drinking for months. Like Dee, I was never a hermit. I walked every day, met friends for coffee, went to movies, enjoyed life.