I used to have four drinks a night just to "feel" better, or at least not a bad.
When I was working I'd have at least two drinks when I got home just to "relax and unwind", but I eventually ended up feeling as though I needed those drinks. So now I prefer to not keep alcohol in the house, especially when I am depressed or stressed.

I hope you can convince your PDoc to hear you out, and listen to you.