I have managed 3-5 weeks at a time without any alcohol, and while I think not drinking is ideal, I found some downsides which I have yet to resolve. One surpri

I have managed 3-5 weeks at a time without any alcohol, and while I think not drinking is ideal, I found some downsides which I have yet to resolve. One surprise was after two weeks, my mind became non-stop busy and desperately hungry to do things, make things, and generally solve problems. I became hyper and mildly aggressive about working and producing results, and equally annoyed by peers who were not being very productive. At night, or rather 3am when I would make myself go to bed, I could not stop thinking about whatever work or projects I was doing or planning to do. I also began declining and avoiding social gatherings since they often involved alcohol. It’s really boring to make small talk or just sit still while everyone else is tipsy or socially lubricated.