Perhaps the key word here is NEED. If you feel you need to drink alcohol this is a definite red flag. It seems that you are not getting the proper meds and perhaps it would be a good idea to see a shrink. Please tell him/her about the alcohol. Alcohol causes depression and works against psychotropic drugs, but so many of us use it to self-medicate. <font color="purple"> </font> I wish you the best.