Hi, I'm quite new here too. My third day today. I went to AA for a couple of years as I was really concerned about my drinking (1.5 bottles wine a day). Managed 2 years of AF, but felt so miserable. Last two years my drinking increased, I think my head has been really messed up after the "programme" and I felt bad if I had a drink, so just glugged it as I felt a failure. Recently, I have been sometimes drinking equivalent of 3 bottles wine a day (usually at weekends). My father died recently and I am missing him a lot, so I think this may have contributed to me drinking more lately.
Found MWO 3 days ago and realised there is another way, so am going to try moderating my drinking as I really enjoy being able to have wine if we go out for dinner, etc. If it doesn't work I will try being abstinent again. I managed AF on day one, then last night drank just over one bottle wine between 6pm and 11pm (my husband drank the rest of the 2nd bottle). So I'm pleased that, just by being aware of the amount I'm drinking I have been able to cut it down a lot. I'm going to try being AF today and tomorrow. I'm still waiting for the book, CD's and supplements to arrive, but went to health store this morning
