Hello JL,
Welcome to SR. I am so glad you made the decision to throw away the Alcohol.
I am not sure I would of been able to do that and I commend you for that action.
I too drank as soon as I woke up. I was so physically sick it was for relief. It really is no way to live. The couple of weeks sober I have I am very grateful for.
I suggest going to AA the emotional/caring/understanding you will receive is wonderful. Post here too- You are not alone.
I look forward to reading about your sober journey