Originally Posted by
ProfessorD 
Welcome! Drinking and grad school go hand in hand, so I totally relate! Sounds like you have a lot of hard work and stress at the moment, but congrats on your sober time. that's awesome!
Thanks prof was nice chatting to you - and lovely to receive a warm welcome! The stress I have atm is ridiculous and I hope I can manage it - but my Phd deserves the very best I can give it - I cannot let any drinking interfere with my life’s dream as I’d never forgive myself - I guess for me, my Phd is the higher power that may bring me to sanity and hopefully a changed and positive life - I’m willing to put my chips in to see this turn of the wheel - but I’ll need all the support you guys can give but I’ll also try to return when I can - thanks again