I tried therapy for years. It was more a place to go and just vent for 50 minutes. Honestly, he couldn't get a word in edge-wise.
I have always suffered from anxiety and depression. And, I always drank to relieve those negative emotions. I never really understood just how much alcohol abuse has contributed to that constant negative state. Having been sober for almost 4 months, I am absolutely amazed at how much my anxiety and depression has decreased. It truly is remarkable.