Yeah, I would most deffinately stop the alcohol at all cost. Alcohol though it seems like it helps, really really maes depression ALOT worse. IT is also never a good idea to mix Alcohol with Bi-Polar Disorder...I have a family member who has done this and it led to severe problems...Please...just remember..you will die eventullly when the time is right. Why not wait till then? Lifes so short anyway...look at all the positive things..make/come up with some if your having trouble...email at [email protected] and I can give you my AIM sn if your seriously having trouble and would like to talk....