Hi Anna,
Yes I have tried that before.
I stopped once in 2005-2006 for 8 months then went back.
And I stopped again last year for 5 months then went back.
I wouldn't necessarily say that alcohol is causing problems,
but I do depend on it quite a bit.
I had an anxiety attack the other night because I had no
alcohol on hand and couldn't have my drink before bed.
I went to work the next day feeling like a family member had
died.