What do I drink instead of wine at 6pm?
You're standing in the kitchen with your coat still on, and the wine is in the fridge. Here's what to pour instead, and why the glass matters as much as what's in it.
Can I just drink less instead of stopping?
Yes, moderation is possible. If you are reading this at eleven at night, you already know you are not the woman who takes it or leaves it.
Why do I wake up at 3am after drinking?
You fall asleep in four minutes and you are awake at ten past three with your heart going. That is not stress and it is not your age.
Why can't I stop after one glass of wine?
The limit gets set by a woman who has had nothing to drink, then handed to one who has. That is the whole problem, and it is not a character flaw.
Am I an alcoholic if I drink wine every night?
You are asking a search engine because you do not want to ask a person. Here is the answer nobody gives you.
What is grey-area drinking?
You function fine, nobody is worried about you, and there is no crisis to point at. You also think about alcohol far more than you would ever say out loud.