Hah, good point. Thanks mattq2. Maybe the reality is a combo. Tell myself that I can't because it would interfere with medication if only to remind myself that it is a medical reason I am not drinking and then end with telling people "not today." I like that. Simple. Sweet. No one will care. Just a reminder to myself that it is a real health reason and not my choice. I guess that is the lie of "on medication"....I just need to think of it that way. I have no choice for my health.
Thanks for the advice and thanks for the thread. Writing this stuff to the group really does help think it through. You guys rock.