Hello Beeme!
I love what your friend said, 'You can get off at any floor'. How I wish I had. I started out drinking the way you have been - to take the edge off in social situations & relax a little. I was able to control myself for a few years, but as Anna said - it's a progressive disease. If you're an alcoholic, the day will come when it will rule your life if you continue to drink. I never imagined myself being totally dependent on it, but that's what happened. I'm glad you're taking a hard look at what it does to your life. Congrats on your Day 7.
Glad you are with us.