I wouldn't have thought it was an argument or pointless. It goes to the central issue for the op, spiritual malady or mental illness. This is something the OP must discover in order to find the right solution. If your car had a flat tyre, would giving it an oil change fix it? It is important to know what the problem before you can select a suitable treatment.
Many alcoholics, in their journey to recovery, have found themselves being treated for depression when the real problem was alcohlism.