Bestwifeever
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I have a glass of scotch every night- 4 oz., which I measure, and then diluted with water.
I have a healthy respect for alcohol; abusing it killed my first husband. That was 13 years after we divorced; he'd lost everything he loved and everything that was a source of pride to him. When I announced that I'd retired, my Dad cautioned me against going overboard with drinking. I think he went through a stage when he was opening the wine earlier and earlier and then scaled back.
I know I'm drinking more than a female should drink (limit is 1 2-oz, drink for women per day, 2 for men) but my lifestyle is otherwise extremely healthy. I don't overdo it because if I do, I get sullen and feel numb, I end up with a migraine and it disturbs my sleep. Moderation in all things.
If you feel healthy and are not worried about drinking like this, of course do what you like. But it actually is way over the moderate level for women of 1.5 oz daily (and I believe you are on the small side), and more than seven drinks a week can signify a problem per https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-...-healthy-eating/in-depth/alcohol/art-20044551.
I never drink alone and since DH no longer drinks and already used up his lifetime quota for alcohol, I only order a drink in social situations. I usually enjoy something off a restaurant’s craft cocktail menu when we go out.
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