^^Agree!
And Sassy, your OP here resonated with me, too. Along with basically the same cycle you describe, I also recall that there was a certain "point" I'd cross where I'd effectively chosen not to go to bed, and knew I'd keep drinking. usually around 12-1....
I too struggle with sleep - my body seems to have settled (ha) into a 430-530 wake up, without an alarm....630 is late and 7 is shockingly so!!
Like you said, at least none of this is bc I've been drinking. I appreciate you - glad you are here.