is this normal?

[Rox2113]

Why? There is no reason. I have a great life. Wonderful family. Great relationship. Fantastic job. I’m not depressed or anxious, just want to relax and enjoy wine in an evening. 1.5 bottles a night standard isn’t normal. I really want to cut down, massively and when I was pregnant I stopped immediately so why can’t I do that now?! I always ask myself, is this addiction or routine. I don’t crave it throughout the day and I don’t experience any physical symptoms, but the idea of not having any one evening does cause stress and I can’t sleep as well. Open to others thoughts and really want to improve my lifestyle for myself but mainly my family.

[Isinatra]

Hi, Rox2113. Welcome. If you want to cut back, but can’t and you could before could indicate the progression of the disease of alcoholism. I say could because I don’t know enough of your story. The psychological addiction starts before the physical addiction. As time goes on the psychological addiction becomes stronger and then leads to the physical addiction. And usually the consumption of alcohol increases. It’s good that you are taking this serious because alcohol abuse is serious. If you determine you need to stop because you can’t cut back, a twelve step program is my recommendation. It saved my life and has helped millions of people since it became a big part of the answer of how to live without alcohol. 🍀

[SKRS51]

I think your story is familiar to everyone. I have a highly stressful job and enjoy a downtime drink but the amount I’m drinking is not normal so I’ve started the NHS free days app. It’s hard I’m only on day one and trying tricking myself by drinking flavoured tonic water 👍