Hey everyone, I can relate to anyone that is still experiencing the anxiety, guilt, and shame. Those are probably all of the feelings that we have been using alcohol to cover up, but then the alcohol caused them to become perpetuated. I agree, it IS a vicious cycle.
I'm on day 8, and I think that it does get better with each day. You will still have your bad days, but it's much better than the feeling of waking up hungover, full of guilt/shame from the night before. Keep fighting everyone, I know I am.