<<IMO, alcohol should be banned or stricter laws put into place. It certainly shouldn't be served on planes, for God's sake! Any numbnut can figure that out. Why not hand out coke or valium or quaaludes or heroin on airlines? We'll never be a civilized Society if we keep alcohol legal.>>>

I don't mean to sound like a wise-*** but a plane that hands out valium sounds like an airline I would love to be a frequent flyer!!!

Seriously though, I have continued on drinking my one glass...enjoying each sip and still feel relatively stable. I thank all of you for your imput and I will continue to ponder whether it is a need or a want that drives me.

Honestly, i think i just like the routine, it tastes so nice, it makes me feel like i can still partake in some of the things i have enjoyed from my past (before i knew i was bipolar and would party like a rock star). If there were other health concerns I could flip a switch and be done although I would miss it.

Thanks to all of you for helping me. And Hamster, thanks for letting me know there is no risk of interaction w/ lithium. most appreciated!!!