Keep doing what you’re doing. You know alcohol will only lead to a bad ending. Always play the tape forward and think about how good it will be to wake up tomorrow with no regrets. Eventually you’re going to have a new normal and being sober will be easy.
It’s damn hard in the early days but you’re actively pursuing alternatives like SR. That’s how we do it!
Keep looking for ways to distract and self soothe... hot baths, deep breathing, food. I ate a lot of sugar and binge watched tv early on.
Keep going!