I too made the decision that I could no longer continue to drink. Period. The end, I'm done-stick-a-fork-in-me kind of thing. It was hard. Something I learned those first few months was to change my HABITS. I had my comfortable, familiar routine which centered around alcohol. Although it doesn't have anything to do withdrawal, cravings, PAWS, etc., I do believe that changing our habits is one of the most crucial - and most difficult aspects of learning to live sober.