Hey BBB, congrats on Day 5. I tried it all to be a 'normal' drinker. I was growing weary of planning everything in my life around not cutting into my drinking time at home. I quit drinking and driving 13 years ago (at risk of losing my GREAT JOB) so that left my only option as drinking at home.
I tried weekends only but felt I had to make up for the booze I missed out on and only drank more while the drinking was good on the weekends. Then just a 'few' on worknights turned into 'just a few EVERY night and sometimes too many!
I didn't want to be tied up or committed to any evening activities because it was cutting into my drinking time. Etc.........
Only 6 days in but man oh man can I already see how my life will be freed up if I just give up this damn drinking once and for all.
I have had MY SHARE of beer and a few other peoples share in my 50+ years.......ENOUGH!