Posted by Cleverguy on November 1, 2005, at 5:38:28
In reply to Re: Newbie But Oldie » CleverGuy, posted by ClearSkies on November 1, 2005, at 5:26:01
Of course there is a relation between the drinking and the depression. Although it is very "chicken or egg" by nature, I honestly believe the alcohol abuse to be a symptom of the larger problem. I wasn't drinking when I was 11 years old, and I can see, now, how prevelant the symptoms were. I wish I could say with all certainity that drinking had nothing to do with my overall state in life, but that would just be lying to myself. Judging its impact is much more difficult. Again, looking at it with as much honesty as I can muster, I think drinking has always been a way to cope with my depression and not the cause of it.
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