... Pandora... I'm glad my story helped you. I've taken almost yearly "vacations" from the wine drinking, up to 6 months even, and I feel good about taking those breaks. Your response made me decide that tomorrow, March 1, I'll begin another break. ... (4 replies)

... up of rebels who believe it's possible to go from drinking heavily to drinking moderately. I too agree that one shouldn't have to give up the pleasure of a fine wine all together. ... (4 replies)

... drinks of white wine a night to none was going to be horrendous. Week one was a tough, but I have a kind doctor who gave me some Xanax and I cheated with some left over Valium I had. ... (4 replies)

... and Celexa. I clicked the Celexa tag this morning and found you. I'm in my late fifties but with the same history you mention about PTSD. ... (4 replies)