Hello 1969, yes Alcohol is definetly a depressant. I've been depressed in the past and when I took a drink I naturally felt better.

Next day was worse though, I even felt more depressed. So you feel like driking all over again the next day. So it becomes a
viscious cycle.

Some people can drink every night after they come home from work,
get up the next day with no problem. Then go right back to work the next day. The fact is some people can drink some can't. I'm
one of those peope who can't drink.

I used to drink socially too at one time, only over the weekend. Then I used to drink through the week too. Now I find its better
if I just leave it alone completely.

I think it's good you recognized your drinking pattern and asked
about it.