Hi and welcome RU23
I was terrified too - but the best response is to look around here at the many sober people here who are living full and happy lives - just not drinking.
I'd been a drinker for so long I actually forgot the real me...when I stopped drinking that person stated to re-emerge...
I love being who I am again and I love life - I could never say neither as a drinker.
Give it a go - what have you got to lose?
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