Originally Posted by
DriGuy I've met many diagnosed depressives in AA, and I think depression was a factor in their alcoholism, more than the opposite view that alcohol made them depressed. I view the two conditions, alcoholism and depression, as two distinct illnesses, each making the other worse. I doubt that the same treatment for both of them is the best course of action.
^^^ I totally agree. I also believe treatment for depression wouldn't have helped me as long as I was actively drinking. Different treatments, and some of us need
both.