How at risk am I, physically and psychologically?

Hi everyone

I want to preface this by saying that I’m in no way in denial that I have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol or that I drink too much. My drinking has gradually increased, and although I’ve tried to downplay it, I’m at the point where I don’t want to ignore it anymore. I’d really like to hear from people who have been in a similar position. If it means anything, I spend about 3 times longer worrying about it than actually drinking

Im a 35-year-old woman and was completely sober until about three years ago. I had no history of alcohol abuse. It started with maybe a glass of wine or cocktail on the weekend, then became two glasses of wine a few nights a week, and I’m now at around 3–4 glasses most nights, usually 6–7 nights a week.

I’ve accepted that I’m psychologically dependent on it, and I’m wondering about the point where others realised they needed to stop or cut back.
For those who were drinking similarly and continued: do you wish you had stopped or moderated earlier? Did your drinking eventually get worse?

I’m also super concerned about withdrawal if I stop. At this level, did you personally experience withdrawal symptoms? And where do you feel the line is between enjoying alcohol and having a dependence/addiction?

I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has been in a similar position.