First step to recovery
 

I am long aware that I have an alcohol problem. Long term social drinker, took a turn for worse over the last 2-2.5 years. Have been drinking everyday and starting before noon at least 3-4 times a week. Cannot stop once I start. And yes, I am at that point where I am about to lose things or people that really matter to me.
So... I have been to a psychiatrist today. We are starting my recovery journey with some simple exercises and planning a 10-day, drug-assisted detox for sometime in January.
It is a little disappointing (and depressing) to learn that I can never be a social drinker - that i should refrain from alcohol for the rest of my life. Anyways. My doc assures me that we will fill the void and i will not regret quitting ever. Hope he is right. Pray he is right.
So... fingers crossed. First serious attempt to quit alcohol. Hope I will succeed. Grateful in advance for all the support.

First attempt here as well
You can absolutely do this!

Welcome to SR! Great job getting the doctor to help. I went to an addiction counselor and used AA and this place. Full court press. I thought I would miss social drinking, but I really don't. My social drinking and other's social drinking weren't exactly the same. You can do this!!

Your “doc” is entirely right, you will fill the void and you will never regret quitting. And, it will be a struggle; you will essentially be forging an entirely new life-style. Changes this big won’t come easily. But, they do come and it seems the harder the struggle the sweeter the success. Go get ‘em, we’ve got your back.

Welcome Burcu :)

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Welcome and good on you for taking the right action.
Sober life can be way better than drinking life..you will see.