Functioning alcoholics what happened when you were able to stop?

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In some respects I do well I’ve been a functioning alcoholic for at least 2 years in that time I’ve finished my phd, looked after my family and got a great network of friends.
The downside- I drink at least a bottle of wine every night it’s caused me to gained weight - a lot. I’m foggy headed and lazy in the mornings.
Are you doing much better after stopping?

Don't really think about it now! Fortunately none of my children have inherited the gene. My older sister and father not so much

Btw used to drink 2 litres vodka per day 😬

I don't believe it's genetic. I think family 'inherit' the lifestyle and copy what they've witnessed. My grandparents were alcohol dependent by the end and my whole family were heavy drinkers (despite many not being alcoholic) I watched it and grew up with it and definitely believe it has an influence on me developing a drink problem. Thankfully my children won't ever see me drink so I pray to god they're spared if that awful fate