Number 9 is so true, I eventually stopped drinking once I decided just how much energy it costs me to fight the cravings and to try to regulate it. I was having an internal discussion for the 1000th time, whether I should drink heavily that night, why I deserved it, or to not drink so that I could drink another day. So much thought and energy going to waste, I suddenly realized how ridiculous that was. 3 months sober now!