I used to drink 5-7 bottles of wine a week. It wasn't good for me. It was destroying my health and relationships. I was going through some very challenging circumstances and I was using it to cope.....in retrospect it didn't help me cope, it made everything worse.
Over the last 6 months I have cut right back. I probably have a drink once every 2-3 weeks. Earlier today I met some friends socially and had 2 pints of beer with them. I then went to a friends house and had 3/4 bottle of wine. My friend would have been happy to just drink tea, but I wanted wine.
I then went home and drank 1/2 bottle of Prosecco. I feel absolutely terrible, as in very sick, headache and insomnia. I also know I won't be able to fulfill my responsibilities tomorrow and have sent an email with my apologies/excuses.
I feel so sick right now, but there is part of me that wants to drink the rest of the Prosecco. Why am I doing this to myself? Should I stop drinking completely? I like the feeling that it gives me of escapism and freedom. I justify it because I only do it once every few weeks. But it's not right that I feel so sick now, but really want to drink the rest of the Prosecco.
Advice please?