I am realizing that drinking helps me cope with my emotions more.
Which of your emotions do you feel that drinking has helped you cope with?
Sadness, anger, meanness and also happiness
It's hard to experience certain emotions. Maybe you can get professional help to assist you in coping with them? Using alcohol might lead to a dependency which can make you feel worse.
I'm not tied to my emotions, I drink because I enjoy it.
Well just be careful not to rely on alcohol to help these emotions. If you find that you are relying on alcohol, you may get to a point where you are addicted to alcohol and need it to not feel these negative emotions. Otherwise you know the old cliche, moderation is key!