How much alcohol is too much?

Peggy15 · 08-17-2009, 11:49 AM

I have been reading the alcohol recovery thread, and it really struck a cord with me. For a while now I have been concerned that I am drinking too much, and for the wrong reasons. I am not ready to give it up (probably in denial!), but would appreciate some advice. A normal night for me is at least two glasses of wine, sometimes three, and lately I have had more than that once or twice a week. Every day I think it is time to cut down, and every night I can't wait to have a glass of wine! I don't drink at all during the day, but nights are too tempting to refuse. Any advice is appreciated.

Mogget · 08-17-2009, 02:24 PM

It kinda depends on the size of those glasses. Two standard drinks is ok - but the way most people pour wine for themselves makes about 2 standard in one glass... drinking every day and most tellingly saying that you aren't ready to give it up are more the danger signs here. Can you skip it for a night or two or would that drive you crazy? Would you be dying for a drink? If so, then you probably have an issue. I found the Moderation Management Boards full of good advice and support for those who don't want to stop altogether.

Peggy15 · 08-18-2009, 07:19 AM

Thanks for the advice. What is the Moderation Management Board? I would like to check it out. I can go a night or two without a drink, but it reminds me of when I quit smoking - there is a craving there. I can manage it, but it is there.

Mogget · 08-18-2009, 03:22 PM

Moderation Management

Peggy15 · 08-19-2009, 11:54 AM

Thanks - I will check it out! Sounds like I am not the only one, which is nice, too.

Moorcroft · 08-19-2009, 03:07 PM

Peggy,

If you are concerned about your drinking, you may or may not have a problem. I am a recovering alcoholic and have not had a drink since February 5 2006.
I knew I had a problem because, more often than not, once I started drinking, I could not stop until I blacked out, passed out, etc. Also, MOST of my life's regrets and?or negative things have occurred because of alcohol. Basically, when I drink bad stuff happens. There is an online "quiz" you may want to try that can help you decide if you really have a problem. Try not drinking for a specified amount of time and see how you do. Although, I hope you are not an alcoholic, if you find you are, you belong to a very special group of people who with perserverance, know the real meaning of life. And remember, only you can say whether or not you are an alcoholic.
God Bless

Peggy15 · 08-20-2009, 01:13 PM

I appreciate the advice. I don't drink until I black out, but once I get started, especially in stressful family situations (all the family for Thanksgiving for example), I usually drink so much I end up getting sick. I have decided to stop for at least a month and see if I can do that. If I can't, then I would suspect it is a problem.

I quit smoking 7 years ago, and I know the personal insights I gained from that, so maybe quitting drinking would be the same?

Thanks for your post!

08-17-2009, 11:49 AM	#1
Peggy15 Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chesterfield, New Jersey Posts: 13 Gallery: Peggy15 Stats: 191/185/150 Start Date: April 25, 2009	How much alcohol is too much? I have been reading the alcohol recovery thread, and it really struck a cord with me. For a while now I have been concerned that I am drinking too much, and for the wrong reasons. I am not ready to give it up (probably in denial!), but would appreciate some advice. A normal night for me is at least two glasses of wine, sometimes three, and lately I have had more than that once or twice a week. Every day I think it is time to cut down, and every night I can't wait to have a glass of wine! I don't drink at all during the day, but nights are too tempting to refuse. Any advice is appreciated.

08-17-2009, 02:24 PM	#2
Mogget Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,352 Gallery: Mogget Stats: Sizes: 26+/14/10 WOE: ICMYT/Exercise Start Date: 11/11/08 - ICMYT	It kinda depends on the size of those glasses. Two standard drinks is ok - but the way most people pour wine for themselves makes about 2 standard in one glass... drinking every day and most tellingly saying that you aren't ready to give it up are more the danger signs here. Can you skip it for a night or two or would that drive you crazy? Would you be dying for a drink? If so, then you probably have an issue. I found the Moderation Management Boards full of good advice and support for those who don't want to stop altogether. __________________ Allies Exercising Around the World Challenge Goal: 10 'miles' per day. November Walking Challenge - 350 Minutes

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08-18-2009, 07:19 AM	#3
Peggy15 Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chesterfield, New Jersey Posts: 13 Gallery: Peggy15 Stats: 191/185/150 Start Date: April 25, 2009	Thanks for the advice. What is the Moderation Management Board? I would like to check it out. I can go a night or two without a drink, but it reminds me of when I quit smoking - there is a craving there. I can manage it, but it is there.

08-18-2009, 03:22 PM	#4
Mogget Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,352 Gallery: Mogget Stats: Sizes: 26+/14/10 WOE: ICMYT/Exercise Start Date: 11/11/08 - ICMYT	Moderation Management

08-19-2009, 11:54 AM	#5
Peggy15 Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chesterfield, New Jersey Posts: 13 Gallery: Peggy15 Stats: 191/185/150 Start Date: April 25, 2009	Thanks - I will check it out! Sounds like I am not the only one, which is nice, too.

08-19-2009, 03:07 PM	#6
Moorcroft Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3 Gallery: Moorcroft	Peggy, If you are concerned about your drinking, you may or may not have a problem. I am a recovering alcoholic and have not had a drink since February 5 2006. I knew I had a problem because, more often than not, once I started drinking, I could not stop until I blacked out, passed out, etc. Also, MOST of my life's regrets and?or negative things have occurred because of alcohol. Basically, when I drink bad stuff happens. There is an online "quiz" you may want to try that can help you decide if you really have a problem. Try not drinking for a specified amount of time and see how you do. Although, I hope you are not an alcoholic, if you find you are, you belong to a very special group of people who with perserverance, know the real meaning of life. And remember, only you can say whether or not you are an alcoholic. God Bless

08-20-2009, 01:13 PM	#7
Peggy15 Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chesterfield, New Jersey Posts: 13 Gallery: Peggy15 Stats: 191/185/150 Start Date: April 25, 2009	I appreciate the advice. I don't drink until I black out, but once I get started, especially in stressful family situations (all the family for Thanksgiving for example), I usually drink so much I end up getting sick. I have decided to stop for at least a month and see if I can do that. If I can't, then I would suspect it is a problem. I quit smoking 7 years ago, and I know the personal insights I gained from that, so maybe quitting drinking would be the same? Thanks for your post!