So last night I did end up having a couple of drinks. I had a really difficult time sleeping as it was WAY less than I would normally drink. Hoping I can count today as day 1. I have a really busy day ahead of me so hopefully that will keep me occupied and not thinking about having a drink. I agree that regular anxiety is NOTHING like alcohol anxiety- it's seriously the worst.
Thanks again everyone for the support. Hopefully I can report back with a full first day of no drinking.