Discussion & help on depression & mental health related issues

[COYBL25]

I'm currently taking anti depressants, but I'm still struggling, for years I used drink as a coping mechanism and could use Everton as a distraction. Now I just find every single day I'm on edge, only time I relax is when I sleep. I've tried AA, but TBH I don't identify, while my drinking is problematic. I don't drink shorts, I don't drink much more than 7 pints usually. Using drink as a coping mechanism isn't normal, but at same time I never drink in house. Im stuck where I don't fit in with normal drinkers and don't fit in with Alcoholics.

Have you tried your GP mate, they may be able to refer you to a support group other than A.A ?

There’s also online support groups have you had a look at them ?

 

[Bryan+]

I'm currently taking anti depressants, but I'm still struggling, for years I used drink as a coping mechanism and could use Everton as a distraction. Now I just find every single day I'm on edge, only time I relax is when I sleep. I've tried AA, but TBH I don't identify, while my drinking is problematic. I don't drink shorts, I don't drink much more than 7 pints usually. Using drink as a coping mechanism isn't normal, but at same time I never drink in house. Im stuck where I don't fit in with normal drinkers and don't fit in with Alcoholics.

You probably don’t need to be told again, but if nobody has explained that alcohol will make everything seem much worse and I’m not sure how they work with alcohol. What ones are you taking?

I’m not a big drinker myself so I’m not the best to give advice but I do know how difficult it can get so please take care of yourself mate. My first thought is to chat with your GP, or if you have a trusted mate you can talk to, any Employee assistance program in work you can confide in?