[Poppet6]

I'm not usually a big drinker, apart from the odd social occasion and Christmas.

I suffer from really bad anxiety and I have found that a few drinks before facing a stressful or anxiety provoking situation really helps to calm my nerves and give me more confidence. I don't like the taste of alcohol and feel like I use it as more of a 'medicine' than for enjoyment purposes.

I don't drink apart from when i'm due to leave the house for a stressful event. So maybe a few times a week.

I have mentioned this to my CPN (I can only attend my appointments with her after a few) She doesn't seem too concerned and keeps saying "It would be lovely if you could come sober next week". She doesn't discourage me from drinking or make a big deal out of it.

I don't crave alcohol at all so I don't think I have an addiction.