Originally Posted by
seekinga 
You are right, I know the answer. But how do I stop... Every time 6pm rolls around I want to have a wine. I feel helpless, I have tried for so long to stop, and have managed 6 months stints but right now it is proving too hard. Any advice is welcome.
Personally I think you have to make the decision to stop on your own. You may need help ( medical, psychological, support groups, family etc.. ) but none of those support mechanisms can make you stop. Did you use any support methods when you stopped for an of the 6 month stints?