It’s my first night out of my 1 week detox and having a bit of anxiety. Having an impossible time getting to sleep and now that I’m back to the real world the fight is instantly getting to me out of no where. Maybe because it’s so quiet. Maybe it’s because my brain knows that it’s possible to get alcohol. Deep down I don’t want it and I want to start fresh in my life after steadily drinking at a constant for the past 4 years. I have support of friends and family. But in the dark alone with your thoughts again in the real world. Seems like your body wants to betray what you want deep down. I never thought I would find myself in this place with this struggle. Makes me want to go back in time. I hope it gets easier as time goes on. Maybe it’s just the lack of sleep. This fight seemed so much easier to stay conquered and confident in rehab.
Chin up mate. You did the easy part. Now the maintenance. You can do it. I’m not busy if you wanna talk. 
Cheers. Mick
Try to occupy your mind with something which can calm you down. Try meditation 
. Or maybe find some interesting book, I can recommend “The Power of Habit” Charles Duhigg. There’s plenty to choose from. And remember to be kind to yourself. First days are always the darkest and we’ve all been there. You know what’s best for yourself and that is why you have made this decision 
Everything is going to be ok.
I think that when you subconsciously know that you are really trying to quit, your brain really plays mind games on you and puts your cravings into overdrive.
You have an awesome opportunity right now. 7 days sober and motivated. You are allowed to do anything that is legal as long as you dont drink.
You are correct. It will get easier as days go by but you will have waves of time where you feel like the cravings are relentless. Get through them! They will slowly become less frequent and less intense.
I saw your post tonight and it just fired me up a bit. You have the right mindset now you just need to follow it up with action!
Don’t let anxiety get to you. Not being able to sleep right at first is normal, you’re just going through a tough phase. If you can weather this storm, just for now, better days will come 
We are all here, right behind you. Talk if you need to talk. If you find yourself not knowing what to do, you are going to have to actively find something to do. Anything from taking a bath or shower, or just put on your coat and walk to a place that calms your mind. Being idle during tough times is your enemy. It will make you very anxious, and feel hopeless. It’s a lie however, don’t fall for it.
You’re doing so well, be proud of yourself! One foot in front of the other. Handle only today okay? 
Welcome to the community 
Maybe some meetings and meeting with others staying sober face to face can be very powerful, especially in the early days.
Also there are lots online too 
Your doing amazing, it’s nice to have you join us.
Welcome. I can understand how the structure of rehab would be reassuring. But you learnt lots of good stuff in rehab, now is the time to put it to good use! It will get easier over time, for sure. We are here to listen and support 
Stick with it. Recovery can be wonderful
Thank y’all for your support and tips. This is a long hard road but it helps more than anything to have support