Hi Mara, my drinking days were over when I decided to quit drinking. Dont wait till you lose everything. Your job and your health, once you lose these things your in a world of hurt. Speaking for myself, people wont help you if you lose thes things because they are busy with their own lives. I had to look out for myself and quit. Its been over two years for me and not easy. My health is just starting to get better, have seen a phyciatrist for many years and finally Im getting better. I had to realize that drinking wasnt any fun at all. Now looking back, I acted like such a idiot, hung around lossers and had no friends. After two years, I think completely different than I did. Its a true gift to yourself.