Everything in my life revolved around booze too.
The only time I didn't drink was in the shower cos the water might dilute my beer
Sounds like a joke but unfortunately not - I was drinking all day everyday. All my friends did too, or were massive bingers.
so...changes yep. Massively.
Changes in what I did for fun, changes in some friends, changes in how I dealt with problems or stress...
The fear of those massive changes kept me drinking - until one day I nearly died. That beat fear of change for me.
I can honestly say it was hard - damned hard sometimes - but I got a great new life out of it.
I love who I am and I love my life. My friends are real friends and our connection not simply drinking.
I rediscovered a me I'd forgotten about.
Although the way is hard, it gets easier - and support helps.
I doubt you'll find any better support that here at SR.
Welcome aboard