I've just realised I've got a problem

[NeedToChangeRightNow]

Long time poster but NC for this.
I've got a problem with alcohol I've finally admitted it to myself tonight.
I drink a bottle of wine not every night but most nights if I'm honest. If I don't drink on an evening I feel fine, love the feeling of waking up refreshed and having a productive day. However something really insignificant can happen and I tell myself I deserve a drink tonight so I go to the shop and the cycle continues.
I have a 7 year old and I don't want her growing up thinking that drinking this much is normal.
DH rarely drinks and although he doesn't comment on it as such I know he thinks I drink too much which I do.
I need to change and I need to do it now. Looking for tips from people who have managed to kick the habit or a buddy who's going through the same

[MrsMouse03]

I used to be like you and was drinking every night, more at weekends.
Realised that I needed to stop and after several failed attempt to moderate, went sober nearly two years ago.
It is hard but genuinely feel so much better now.
I would recommend some quit lit such as Annie Grace and William Porter, Alcohol Explained.
Good luck

[NeedToChangeRightNow]

Thank you. I have the Annie Grace book "This Naked Mind" I've read a few chapters before but, you guessed it I stopped reading.
I don't get hangovers as such just a tired sluggish feeling that I don't have when Ive not had a drink

[MrsMouse03]

Oh yes, I know the sluggish, not quite on it feeling well.
I would just say that it's good that you are aware that you might have a problem as I was in denial for a long time.

[NeedToChangeRightNow]

@MrsMouse03

Oh yes, I know the sluggish, not quite on it feeling well.
I would just say that it's good that you are aware that you might have a problem as I was in denial for a long time.

I think I've been in denial for a while

[KateFloss]

I drink like this. 0.5 - 1 bottles every night and any excuse...hard day, good day, stress etc. Recently I've been finding if there is no wine I might make myself a little vodka tonic but I put ut in a normal glass so my husband doesn't spot it. I'm on day 3 of no drink and determined to stay off it as recognise its become dependent. I have shcoekd myself how much I'm thinking about it and every evening at 7pm there has been an internal debate telling myself I should just have a drink. Good luck to you OP. Are you trying to stop completely?

[NeedToChangeRightNow]

I'm not sure. Right now my plan is one day at a time.
I'm not having a drink tonight, I'm picking eldest DD up from work later so I can't have a drink.
Tea and chocolate is the plan tonight.
@KateFloss do you feel better for it?