yeah i felt like i had lost my left arm or something. or that my best friend had died. I had to remind myself that alcohol never really as a good friend at alla nd that there is little to be missed with all the bad stuff that came alone with it.
the whole thought of never again also scared me gave me anxiety and to be honest made me wanna drink. Thats why 1 day at a time works best for me.
I recall when i smoked i'd se a quit smoking comercial come on tv and what would i do? go outside and smoke. Same kinda process held true for booze just the thought of giving it up made me wanna drink all the more.
it eases in time and is normal. its like mourning the death fo a friend its insane too becuase it never really was a good friend.