It's only one day at a time and all you have to do is not drink today. That's when the light went on for me, when I realized that. I knew I could make it through just one day. You can rethink it again tomorrow.
In the meantime, "move a muscle, change a thought." That's what helped me a lot on the beginning, too. I've gotten pretty good at distracting myself. Whether it's just doing something as simple as emptying the dishwasher, it took my mind off myself.
And you are doing exactly the right thing by talking about it, sharing what you're feeling with those who've been there and understand. I sure do, never thought I'd be able to put any time together, but I finally managed it by just taking one day at a time.
Hang in there, my friend. If I can do it, anyone can. And in the meantime, you have hearts! Others here care about you, too! 
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