How much alcolhol is too much

[aussiegirl29]

Hi there,
I have been having 2-4 glass of wine most nights.
Is that too much? I never too so much I pass out or am sick. It just relaxes me.
Am I a Addict?

[pinky5]

aussiegirl29,

Well, I'm no expert, but I think 2-4 glasses of wine  most nights might be a bit much if you want to stay healthy. If your wine glasses look anything like mine 2-4 glasses could actually be more like 4-8 of the glasses that are considered a single serving size. I think 4 or 5 ounces of wine is considered a glass. So that might be something to factor in.

I used to drink quite a bit and was concerned where I was headed with that habit. The question of whether you're addicted to alcohol maybe could be answered by how easily you could skip the wine for a few days. I have gone through stages where I have had something to drink most nights like you and decided that I would deal with it by having a rule that said if I've had alcohol one day I'm going to go at least the next day without any. Then see how you feel. If you have difficulty coping without the alcohol, you could have a problem.

Rachel

[aussiegirl29]

Having no drinks tonight, but I will have a sleeping tablet. I'm going to try to only drink 2 nights a week.
I have to start to get out of my BAD habits....

[pinky5]

aussiegirl29,

2 nights a week sounds like a good plan, it's a lot easier to cut down on something than cut it out completely. That way you can have a little wine, but not use it as a daily coping strategy.  Good luck!

Rachel

[aussiegirl29]

Only took 1/2 a sleeping tablet last night and no drinks last night.

[NorthernRC]

If your not taking any sleeping pills of anti anxiety med's I've hear that 2 drinks a night for men and 1 1/2 drinks for women are OK, but I'd check with a doctor if I was concerned!

[itsmeesindee]

I don't believe it is the amount of alcohol that you consume a day, but the reason that you are drinking.  If you are drinking every night to help you anxiety and to relax then that is not good.  That is how you could become addicted.  Anti anxiety meds are better at help the anxiety and long term are not as bad for your body.  Also alcohol tens to deplete the good serotonin levels in your brain making you feel worse.

Cin