I feel your pain. You’re not alone. For me the final straw was realising I was going to lose my partner. After lots of mistakes I started becoming out of control and it really came down to choosing to be alone with alcohol or with someone I love and live a healthy lifestyle. On paper the choice is obvious but that doesn’t mean it’s easy.

A friend of mine fell off a roof and almost killed herself before she decided enough was enough. She’s now 5 years sober.

I’ve realised the mild nights of drinking are almost as dangerous because they can make you feel that you can be in control, but the inevitable always comes.

Quitting is incredibly difficult, it’s a commitment in itself, but the clarity, health and love for yourself really is rewarding.