"I still believe I can quit drinking, diet and exercise my way out of the whole thing, but I need help."

Maybe that's why.

I tried to cut down, I tried drinking on the weekend, I tried only drinking beer, and the list goes on, but...

...I still had ME underneath all of that, and what I tend to do is drink. Personally, I don't believe in "functioning alcoholics." I may have looked like I had it all together, but inside I was a complete wreck. Alcoholics are doctors, teachers, lawyers, chemists, and the man or woman next door.

If you want to quit drinking, you're going to have to quit drinking.

Try an AA meeting. They're full of people that want to help. It sure beats wondering what to do next....