Originally Posted by
Dorris 
I know nobody can give medical advice but I know I am suffering depression and anxiety and have thought about going to the doctors for meds but fear the side effects and maybe never coming off them.
Now I'm trying to quit alcohol I'm seem to be even more depressed so my question is do you think I should hold off a few more weeks and see if my mood improves without alcohol or maybe I should see the doctor for some medication.
I am seeing a councillor once every two weeks and when the children return to school next week I was going to try some yoga classes.
Best bet is to find and stick with an experienced addiction therapist, who can help you try to tease out what is going on. Opinions tend to vary on questions like this, however. In my opinion, you cannot go wrong by staying sober one day at a time, regardless of whatever else you may do or not do. Lots of information about dual diagnosis in addiction. Google for details if interested - but every individual situation is unique.