Originally Posted by
enfinthechange 
Not drinking today... suffering in many ways... I feel like crap, am so guilty and shame filled and I just can't cope.... I am resolved to give up as of midnight last night I don't drink!!!
I'm really glad to hear that you're not drinking. Sometimes very bad situations are used for our good.
This is going to get better, little by little. You can cope. Take it hour by hour, minute by minute if you have to. Try to stay busy or at least stay warm and fed.