[2ICofafireteam]

Whatever you do about the boozie, have medical supervision and ALWAYS be honest with your Doctor. Lie to your boss, partner, friends, and coworkers if you must but NEVER EVER lie to your doctor.

Individuals vary considerably and there's no telling what's permanent and isn't for you but I think you'll be surprised how much difference moderation and good sleep will help. Also remember that angst/stress about mental fog(pr anything) adds to it.

When you compare yourself to others, consider your cohort. If your coworkers are all amazing then there's no issue with being at the tail end of the curve because someone always will be.

[water554]

If you are truthful with your psychiatrist about recreational drug use, they may be required or decide to withhold an amphetamine prescription that ironically reduces your recreational drug use.

[quickthrower2]

Also confidentiality can be broken.

[afpx]

I disagree. If your data is going into a database to live forever, you should be careful what you say.

[2ICofafireteam]

Booze is a different beast than the other vices.

Sometimes being careful means not dying from the DT's in hospital because you understated how much you drink.

[jjgreen]

This, anything you tell your doctor you should assume is available to the police.