When I was going through post acute depression and mood swings I was tempted to get prescribed medication to help me weather the storm. I decided against it because I thought it would be opening up another can of worms. I didn't want to wean myself off alcohol only to become dependent on meds and being subject to whatever side effects they may have.
I meditate, practice mindfulness, and see a LCSW once a month. For me that is preferable to introducing more chemicals to my body.