Hello Simon,
I admitted to myself that I was an alcoholic, but then kind of left it at that for a long time. I had to progress to acknowledging that I could not treat my alcoholism on my own, and even more basic that I did not know how to stop and stay stopped. I started gaining sober days when I sought help and accepted whatever help was offered to me. There are a couple of threads here that are full of information on just that, the help that folks have used to get sober and stay sober. Check out Resources for our recovery and 2 years sober and what helped me to get there: to help you get started.
Blessings on your house as you begin the rest of your life. 