I definitely have issues that I need to work through, no question of that. I believe these issues (chiefly anxiety and depression) escalated my drinking to such a level quicker than if I were a 100% mentally healthy (lol, as if that exists) person.
HOWEVER. Alcoholism runs throughout my family on both sides. My parents both drink a lot although as far as I can tell they are both functioning well. Several family members have died from drinking. I also have an addictive personality. Basically my drinking was a train wreck from the very start.
My drinking made my mental health worse which made me drink more etc etc. A truly horrible cycle.