Dear all... thank you so much for your kind messages of support, it's very much appreciated. For those who've asked why I didn't quit alcohol last night (when I posted my introduction, and queries), rather than wait until the weekend... I'm afraid that that's just me, and how I do things... when I quit cigarettes, years back, I set myself an end date, and had one last 'party', comprising of much chain-smoking and general tobacco merriment, before-hand. It worked for me, and I'm hoping it'll be the same when quitting the booze. I don't think that I mentioned it yesterday, but I'm also on the high-functioning autistic spectrum... I like to plan, and map-out, everything... it's just the way that I am. But, once again, all of your kind words have made me even more determined to shake this horrible addiction, for once and for all. I'll check back in, in a few days... best wishes to you all. BC