Welcome TrashPanda.
In the early days I stayed busy, I also changed my daily routine as much as I could, made sure I ate regularly and if I craved, then I ate something sugary.
I joined the class of the month in June and posted and read everyday.
I also read up on alcoholism, so I had a better idea of what I was up against.
I still take it a day at a time and every morning before I get out of bed, I reaffirm that message, that I only have to get through today.
I'm 4 months sober, the longest I have managed in over 15 years and when I've struggled there has always been support and help here.