My old friend used to drink too much. So did I. We both don't drink anymore.
We changed our lifestyle to a non drinker. Some people don't drink.
I asked my buddy, do you remember what getting drunk did for you?
He said:
1. He got euphoric. All his problems melted away. Even though they were still there, they didn't matter. I agreed.
2. He felt like superman. Not sure what that means, but I think it means he would jump off roofs or something. I never felt like that. Luckily.
So, I decided that I could pretend I was drunk. I would just pretend I didn't have any problems. Like a day dream.
Some folks call this meditation. Some folks call this gratitude.
I call it sober life.
I list my issues on my phone. Even if they are wrong. For example: I am a spoiled rotten brat. I make too much noise when my wife is sleeping. I bang around the house too much. I am passive aggressive.
Then I list a solutions. Even if they are wrong. For example: every day is a day to make things better. Today I am going to spread love love love. I am going to smile more. I am going to not be an angry driver. I won't honk my horn when the guy cuts me off. I will mop the kitchen floor. etc etc.
Anyway, that is how I deal with troubles. I am blessed to not have financial issues right now, but I have other issues. We will always have issues.
Hope this helps in some way.
Thanks.