Originally Posted by daxemus

Erin, I hope today is better. I gotta say, the comment about a Littermate needing to relax in regard to your statement about thoughts of suicide didn't sit right with me. Alcohol is a depressant and confounds judgment massively. I will always take any direct or implied statements of suicidal thoughts as 100% serious. Not ever going to "relax" about that. Tonks' resources were spot on. Dee's clarification about alcoholism vs abuse leading to the same ends also rang true for me. Glad you are seeing a medical professional and hope that you give your emotions some relief today and not add the depressant in the mix.