How do you deal with depression and addiction?

I have been diagnosed with depression and I am a RECOVERING alcoholic. I got put on medication to help with depression but when I am still depressed that makes me want to drink and I know I can not drink. Help please.How do you deal with depression and addiction?
First off, you may have been misdiagnosed with the wrong medication, since you're depression isn't feeling any better. Second of all, it seems to me like the hardest thing about breaking your alcohol addiction is that when you get the urge to drink, you can't stop yourself. Because of this, I think you should consider rehab. In rehab, you won't be able to get any alcohol, so you could fight through those urges and restore your body to the way it was before your addiction. Think about it: How could you fuel your alcohol addiction if you couldn't access any alcohol?How do you deal with depression and addiction?
perhaps starting with the truth about drugs and alcohol would be a good place to start so you may not even want to use alcohol as a solution to the problems you are facing in life. i m not gonna pretend like i know what you are going through or nothing but alcohol really doesnt help, what is it that you are trying to forget anyways? i know, very personal question right...



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Hopefully, in addition to seeing a psychiatrist, and taking meds as prescribed, you are also in counseling for your addiction and depression. In treatment, you will learn about addiction, your triggers, and you will learn healthy coping skills. Make sure you attend all of your appointments. Build a sober support system. Attend 12-step meetings, and get a sponsor. When you are depressed, pick the phone rather than a drink.

Regarding meds: It may take a few weeks for them to take effect. If you have been taking meds for several months, and are still depressed, talk to your psychiatrist. You may need to add to or change the medications you are taking.



Many people who are depressed use alcohol because they think it will make them feel better. However, alcohol is actually a depressant which will cause more problems in the long run.
Firstly I would like to appreciate that you are being truthful. Secondly talking about your depression and being alcoholic, you know it that alcohol does not help avoid depression or cure depression! Get yourself busy with your family or engage in activities that you enjoy. If required, take help of some rehab center instead of only medication. Search for good rehab centers that have really helped addicted people. I will love to suggest you one which helped my cousin.

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Hi,

Have you been to or do you go to AA or NA - If not i would really reccomend that you give them a go, they really helped me with my addiction and in turn that helped with my depression.

Also you could go to your doc and ask to be reffered to mental health team- they have a duty to help you

Good luck