Hey scotslad... We have all been there. Wishing we could still have the booze without all the problems. However if it is causing issues such as panic attacks, insomnia etc... I can only speak from my experience but it is to late to moderate. If when you begin you have little control over your drinking, or you find when you honestly want to you can not stop completely--its quiet likely you have a problem. Of course no one can tell you your an alcoholic... its something many of us had to realize for ourselves.
However that being said, many of us do learn to live with this illness by not drinking. I am a member of AA. I see you live in singapore. I've got 4 months clean... are interested in sobriety I would encourage you to check it out. PM me with any questions... weather or not your ready to come to a meeting
Have a good day man...