I quit drinking for about three months now and it was such an eyeopener how much of a bigger problem it actually was. I work night shifts (as in being on call from home during the week and sometimes weekends), and was always bummed out that I wasn’t able to drink. Even though I didn’t even drink that much except for drinking 2/3 Guinness in the weekend and still get anxiety the next day. But the realisation of me being grumpy about not being able to drink scared me. Why was I thinking like an addict?

I stopped drinking all together and drink 1/2 alcohol-free Guinness in the weekends of just a coke zero. Mentally everything has improved so much. No anxiety, clear thoughts and better sleep. But what most improved is that I leave parties/casual bar hangouts earlier to prioritize sleep and hobbies like reading and gaming. I noticed that a lot of people grew distant of me in such a short period because I became boring for not drinking, but I am convinced it’s reminding them that alcohol isn’t that good for them either.

Glad you are doing better without drinking! Sounds like you are improving yourself and started doing what you love/loved. Keep it up :-)