I used to drink a couple of beers at home at night from time to time. We used to buy them in the supermarket with my wife. I thought it was normal, but it isn't. This year I have completely stopped my alcohol intake, I stopped buying beer in the supermarket, and for the first time ever in my life I have been able to control my sleep schedule. I also feel less tired.
Maybe give it a try.
I'm not 100% against alcohol - but in the moment I only drink in social settings never alone at home. Not even one beer.
With all the posts and debates lately on this site about the health "evils" of alcohol, this is the most important thing to note about the substance: It absolutely kills your focus.
Don't quit to "be healthy", as the ill health effects are overblown and highly conflated with other poor lifestyle factors in heavy drinkers.
Quit because the GABA receptor agonism completely wrecks your ability to focus and sleep deeply.
I don't have a regular sleep problem as such, I train regularly so am usually pretty tired. Just on the occasion I have too many or interrupted sleep due to kids or whatever, self-control goes out the window.
Maybe give it a try.
I'm not 100% against alcohol - but in the moment I only drink in social settings never alone at home. Not even one beer.