Recently on this forum I went off a bit about how I didn't have alcohol problem and was def just bipolar. I said that getting on meds released me from the overwhelming desire to drink. And they did, for awhile. Now I'm eating crow. I'm doing much better on my lamictal then I ever really have in my adult life. And where I used to drink every day, I'm down to one or two times a week. But the deal is that I am compelled to drink on those days. Absolutely compelled. Despite being as stable as I've ever been, some days I can't help but drink. And no it's not a glass of wine...more like a bottle. Anyone have this experience? Advice?

I realize there is a forum for addiction and will go there. First just surveying this group.