Hi RC,
Let's see 1. You have a problem with alcohol.
2. It might have worsened your depression.
3. Drinking alone more often.

Some questions you could answer would be how many drinks you have each time you drink? Are you drinking earlier because of stress or boredom.? Have you got in serious trouble, ex. DUI, etc.When I was drinking I would get really depressed the next day until I broke down and went to AA to see if it would work. It kept me from not drinking and I went daily for the 1st year. Then i tapered down, then stopped going for awhile. If you can socialize with 1 or 2, it would seem to be OK. I usually drank a lot and would get blitzed. I'm an alcoholic and if I have 1 beer I will have another 10-15 or more. Then I'd be depressed the next day and get more beer. Hope this helps. Take care.