Originally Posted by
scaredkitty 
he didn't seem overly concerned about me stopping, although he couldn't really offer much in the way of practical advice, and he didn't make it a big issue about wd effects and so on.
I had a very similar experience a year ago with a doctor. I hate this attitude in the medical field. I may be off base here, but I think one of my largest problems I've had with quitting is the response of my doctor when I went for advice concerned about my health. I told them I drank (although I probably was misleading on the low side) but regardless I wish my doctor hadn't responded by saying "oh it's not a huge deal."
I don't blame the doctor for saying that. My addiction is because of my choices and my lack of control in my life. But I feel that it was the first time I gave that first cry for help, admitting that I wasn't in control anymore. Instead I felt that the doctor to some extent validated my behavior.
I am working on my second day of sobriety and reading posts here has helped me immensely in getting through those difficult first 24 hours. Thank you for sharing.