Hey guys, thanks for all the support and encouragement
I'm a little more than three days away from my last drink and the withdrawal symptoms have mostly subsided. I was really surprised at how hard I had to focus on Monday in order to NOT have "just one drink" to steady my nerves during the work day. I definitely had those awkward periods of the shakes/sweats and tried to avoid everyone as much as possible. Even though my bender was only a day and a half (as opposed to my last bender before that, which lasted for 4 months), the post-drinking anxiety made me remember how easily I used to turn to alcohol just to feel normal again. I think one of the things that helped me get through the first 48 hours was knowing how much better my physical AND mental state get with longer periods of sobriety.
So I'm back to working out and eating well, and going to meetings in the evenings. Next I have to tell my family about my slip, which I'm terrified to do, but I think it's important for me to stay accountable.
Hope everyone is having a good week!
Onward and upward.