Glad you're back and caught it soon enough!
I did the same thing. I had over a year and then had a drink, then nothing for a few months and then a few more and saw where it was heading so here I am, back again today 1. I agree that it's a process and there is definitely some learning involved! It seems no matter how many warnings I saw on this site I had to figure out that moderation wouldn't work all on my own. Oh well, lesson learned.
Here's to moving on and staying sober!