Originally Posted by
tokidoki Oh sorry, forgot-
About my depression problems: I figure it should be made known that I have clinical depression which was diagnosed long before I started drinking to 'self-medicate'. Needless to say, self medicating with alcohol was a mistake that made
things infinitely worse. Since stopping drinking, I've had only two espidodes. One last winter when I just sorta rode it out. This time, am actually trying to use recommended methods to lighten the depression. This is progess!!
And I have sobriety to thank for it.
Alcohol answers nothing, least of all depression.
I too self medicated and also rode it out like you.
No fun, but it has always passed on.
Have you tried Cognitive BehaviouralTherapy?
The right anti depressant can also help.
all good wishes!