Thanks everyone for your encouraging words of support.
I have many threads to read and I really would be interested to read other peoples experiences, so will check them out.
I know that drinking at night to help me sleep is just skimming the surface as the real problems and reasons why I drink are just a little deeper.
My story goes way back.
I have many regrets.
It used to be beer, now it's wine.
And as everyone is saying, I feel tired all the time....
I will be embracing all the good advice you people in here can give, as well as my gp's advice on Wed.
Thanks again everyone.