Everything in moderation. As long as you don't take your medication WITH alcohol, you're okay.
As long as you don't go overboard and get drunk, you're okay.
A glass of wine every other day or on the weekend is acceptable.
So no you are not weird. Alcohol has a negative effect on the brain and on mood (just like caffeine) so if you're able to stay away from it and you can do without it easy, the better.
A lot of people drink and get drunk because of the temporary high/disconnection it gives. It's their escape-come-addiction. On meds or not. Some people just don't know any better, or don't have the will power to do better.

I quit drinking this year and have been much happier and healthier. Lost 30 pounds. Skin looks better. Mixing bipolar with alcohol is just a bad deal. I no longer get invited to the in crowd and spend a lot of time alone. But I no longer wake up hating myself for my behavior the night before.

I think that you are the one doing the right thing. I hate to be around people that are drinking. It is just irritating to listen to a drunk, so I leave myself out a lot of social interaction, as well.

Keep up the good work!

You are not weird, it is a legitimate concern. While the best course is generally to avoid alcohol, you are probably able to have some in moderation, just not taken with the pills. I am on a pretty significant head med cocktail, and I asked my doctor. He said legally and ethically he advises against the alcohol, but realistically, one drink every now and then probably won't hurt me much. Just have to weigh the consequences if you can tolerate feeling extra loopier, or any negative effect to your liver.

You are not weird

Even if you are weird, so what? All the best people are :)