Wow, so many good *SUPPORTIVE* replies here - thank's a bunch folks!. Myzen, you sound exactly like me. When I was younger I could chug down a whole bottle of MD/2020, get a nice buzz, fall asleep on the floor and the next morning, feel great and go on about my business as if nothing had happened. If I tried that stunt now, I'd probably end up in the ER. Your right - life really changes when we get older. Twenty years ago, I'd have gotten drunk this evening, ordered a few pizzas and spent all night whispering sweet nothings to some supermodel. Now, about all I can do is sit at my computer all day fretting about things...a bottle of Lorazepam nearby. Blah.

Kimmy. You are so right. I think I'm one of those people who, because of my anxiety and other problems, can't tolerater alcohol as well as others. The "high" feels wonderful but the hangovers totally suck. Like you said, allergies probably contribute. I know my mother has been to hell and back with allergies, vertigo, inner ear problems, etc all her life. I'm taking Singulair now and it seems to be helping which is good.

Hi jmo531. No, I'm not offended (or mad) at all hon (((jmo531))). Yes, in fact my mom and I have just started writing to each other for the first time in years. She say's she feels very "confused" and "awkward" around computers but the other day she actually sat down and wrote me a beautiful, long letter and we have been chattering away like bluejays ever since. Yes, I am very happy that I quit drinking to although this afternoon I had been working my butt off and it was really hot (we live in FL.) so this afternoon I was DYING for an icey-cold beer and there were 7 left in the fridge. It sure was'nt easy resisting the urge but I hate that vertigo feeling I get once the fun is over and the hangover begins. True, I'm 43 and I have hear many people over the years talk about "life ending after 40" and I'm beginning to wonder if there's some truth to that!.

PS: I usually don't help other people or ever respond to my own posts because I feel so bad inside so this is taking a real effort here just to write this but you peopel have been so nice to me and I really appreciate it.

Also, I just want to say hi (and many thank's) to Ozzie, ButterflyLady and several others who who been very supportive. I read all of my post and PM's but I'm not always able to answer unfortunately.

- Regards, GreyGoose