I have to say, some of the responses on this thread really rub me the wrong way. The OP asked a question, as many of us do. He just wanted an answer, not to be judged. I haven't counted, but I would guess at least a quarter of the responses were along the lines of "you have a problem" with a few "don't be so ungrateful"s thrown in.
As indicated by the original post, he quit his job due to stress/unhappiness, and the negative responses probably aren't helping. I think it took a lot of courage to post the question, and if I got the responses he did, I'd probably delete my account. I'd like to reiterate, the habit stated is one beer in the shower, and "alot" in the subject. A lot is subjective, of course.
I drink a fair amount myself, yet I am still a functional alcoholic, in the sense that I have a loving relationship, never drive drunk, and am always fantastic at my job. I'll probably get help if needed at some point since it's not healthy, but in the meantime, I already know if I'll have to do that without being told by members of this forum.
We ALL have a problem - that's why we're here. Don't call the kettle black, OK?
PS. When are they going to come out with E-Beer?