My story's somewhat complicated, but to have this many people reply to an introductory post in the several moments I've been away from the computer before leaving the house... this definitely does seem like a good place.
I'd say my drinking has played a major factor in my downward spiral. Though I've been unhappy with things for years. And once I get the change to deal with one issue, another significantly worse one pops up. And it's been this way for years.
I'll be honest, if wasn't almost completely broke and scared, I wouldn't have done this. I tried AA once, and was committed with it. Until I saw my partner out around two weeks later hitting on me without recognising who I was. (honestly, I'm not kidding).