I think I might have a problem with binge drinking. There's also alcoholism in my immediate family. I definitely need to reset my tolerance. I'm 45, lead a busy life, exercise a lot.
Not a huge drinker as such, as in I would never drink at home during the week. I'd rather have tea than wine will sitting down at night. Don't see the point in a few drinks as I still feel it the following day and it bothers my sleep. It's the way I drink that bothers me.
About once a week I will drink some wine/fizz, could drink two bottles easily, I always had a great tolerance for fizz. I wouldn't feel great the following day but I'd get up, I'd just need a nap during the day. I'd be mad to eat carbs.
I really look forward to a glass of fizz, as in the whole day I'd look forward to it. I'm more of a social/situational drinker. If the sun is out, if I meet friends, Friday evening (this I think is from when I was working in the city and Friday evening drinks was a thing), watching sport. Not too interested in having wine with food.
I have a lot going on in my personal life, not very happy and I guess this is driving me taking time out of life so to speak.
I don't get aggressive, fall over, argue with anyone, I don't bother my family. However I've noticed my daughter who is 10 doesn't like it. All I want is fun, chat and some music. I do however have less control. I also hate the following day. I factor in the hangover as part of the drinking, so an evening drinking and not feeling good the following day.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I want to reset my tolerance, change the psychology of why/when I drink. Being able to drink 2+ bottles of fizz is not ok on my body. I'd also be afraid this could escalate.
I'm not being unreasonable am I, being worried about this?