Originally Posted by
MindfulMan 
Does it matter the cause?
Treat the depression and anxiety and keep sober.
The danger is that you may think it's OK to drink now that the other symptoms are being medicated. It probably isn't.
I think it matters to share the experience and thoughts because there might be others who have undiagnosed issues who may have felt similar to I did. If it spurs someone to reach out for help then it's helpful
I recognise I can never touch a drop of alcohol again because I am at risk of falling into the same cycle. I had a problem with alcohol. That will never change.