Originally Posted by Anna

It sounds like you have good goals for yourself, even though it's hard to get started. Don't ever minimize what one small change each day will do. You will find a ripple effect in your life from doing just one positive thing for yourself.

If you think you are depressed and it was caused by alcoholism, it will likely ease up. If you were depressed before you began drinking, it could be an idea to talk to your dr about it.