I wouldn't worry too much about the diagnosis at the moment - you're obviously struggling at the moment, and using alcohol to cope will make things worse in the long and the short term. Why not make an appointment with a counsellor and talk it through? Your relationship with alcohol and the issues you're struggling with. Then they can help you decide what the next steps are, and whether to quit/cut down, and how to go about it.
If it would help then get your friend to come along with you, or perhaps print out your post and add any more info (e.g. what you're feeling bad about as well as the alcohol) and take it along.
Take care
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