How do you do it? One day at a time. Doing whatever you need to do not to pick up that first drink. First, don't buy it. Then whatever it takes. Call a sober friend, consult your doctor, go to the gym, go to a meeting of whatever kind cuz people there are not picking up that first drink & you are. Do all of the above & more. It's not magic. It's hard work every single day. It's simple...don't pick up that first drink.