When did you feel like you were slipping

When did you feel like you knew you had a problem with alcohol?

For me it was when I realised I was drinking to feel better. I’ve never gotten to be a solo morning drinker but crushing 6-10 beers in the afternoon / evening to feel alright. Then waking up at 2-4am every morning ridden with anxiety and then finally falling back asleep to wake up again at 6-7 and cycle repeats.