Originally Posted by
Harford 
degradation, that post hit so close to home with me. Just what I needed to hear. I've always kept tabs on how much I have to make sure there's enough for tomorrow. Taking the trash out and hearing all the bottles clanging together makes me feel so defeated. Made me want to switch to box wine
I switched to boxes for exactly that reason - I was afraid the neighbours would count the number of bottles out for recycling. I was getting through 3 litres of wine in less than two days. Not good.
It takes time but quitting completely will change so many things. Make a list quick of things you will be able to do if you're not drinking. Go out for a drive or to the cinema, go to the library, the theatre or whatever it is that you haven't been able to do because you were being forced to drink and keep yourself active. If not it's all too easy to slip back.
Good luck, and welcome to the Ex-Wino club.