Personally I can't wait either... I hate going to bed in a light room & being woken up by the light early in the morning too. I prefer to sleep in as close to total darkness as I can.

Why aren't you a fan of the winter newtus?

I'm much the same with alcohol. I used it as a social lubricant / release when I was at University but really there's a risk of it becoming a coping mechanism if you do that. Now I'm much better & just drink once in a while although I'll admit sometimes I drink as a release still. Hard to break old habits.

I've done so much better since I did some talk therapy for my anxiety though. Now I know better ways to deal with my stress head on. It's the best route to go down if you want to make long-term changes. I'd really recommend trying some form of therapy if you want to make a lasting difference.