Hello and welcome.
I used to compare myself to others, too. Friends-well, I don't drink as much as them. At the end, I was comparing myself to the homeless drunks, and it was like, well at least I have a place to live. But otherwise, I was just like them. A common drunk.
It's progressive. You're wise to want to stop now. Believe me, if you're anything like me, things will get worse.
You've found a great place for support. Some find AA meetings helpful. I sure did.
Best to you and stick around.