alcoholism and depression

How to Stay Sober Permanently, Treat Both Alcoholism and Depression

...  to Stay Sober Permanently, Treat Both Alcoholism and Depression "If I do not treat all my mental illnesses, one will flare up," Stapleton said. Citing research from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, WebMD.com reported that one-third of people suffering from major depression were found to abuse … Read more on International Business Times AU Don't Leave Childhood Depression Untreated The first step to treating depression is to get a professional diagnosis; most children who are moody, ...

Recovering Alcoholic: the Depressed Alcoholic

by moirabot I heard a counselor say once that alcoholism is a disease of the emotions. As a recovered alcoholic, I believe he was right on. Growing up, I don’t believe I ever really learned how to deal with my emotions. It wasn’t that I was suppressed in some way or locked in a closet as a child. Quite to the contrary, I had a great childhood. An older sibling and two loving parents, I grew up on a small farm full of fun and there was always something exciting to do. Growing up I always dreamed of doing great things. Read more... ...

Swimming Champion Ian Thorpe Spoken to by Police After Reportedly Being Found

...  greatest Olympian – has gone home after being admitted to a Sydney hospital to fight his decade-long battle with depression and alcohol abuse. Thorpe is believed to have left hospital care for home early this morning, having … Read more on The Daily Telegraph Cate Campbell Sweeps Swimming Australia's Swimmer of the Year Awards Herald Sun: Ian Thorpe Admitted to Rehab After Battling Depression, Alcohol Abuse. Swimming legend Ian Thorpe has been admitted to rehab to deal with alcoholism and depression. 6 CommentsRead More » · leclos_FW02282 (2) … Read more on SwimSwam Read ...

Denial Keeps Stages of Alcoholism Rolling

...  keeps stages of alcoholism rolling In the middle stage of alcoholism, life is not quite so easy or simple as it used to be. The predictable euphoria associated with drinking gradually begins to fade while periodic angry outbursts, general irritability, recurring anxiety, persistent … Read more on Walla Walla Union-Bulletin Heavy Meddle: Should I Leave My Depressed Husband? I know he really needs treatment for his alcoholism and depression, but he refuses to get it. He got counseling after his DUI, but he quit as soon as he'd completed the mandatory requirement. We went for couples counseling with our minister. It helped … Read more on WBUR Read ...

Alcoholism and Depression

  Alcoholism and Depression – Just rambling about why i feel into this vicious cycle of depression and anxiety and the lesson i learned. Gradually coming off medicine, and updating my tho…   Addiction Treatment Helpline – A New Resource for Those Seeking Help with … The Addiction Treatment Helpline currently serves the New England and Upper Atlantic states with a complete resource and database of important information for those seeking help with drug addiction and substance ...

Alcoholism Depression: Depression From Alcohol

There’s a saying that goes, “All misery derives from the inability to sit in a quiet room alone.” For most of my life I could really relate to that. I did not love who I was or the way I was living my life. I did not know it at the time, but I had very low self-esteem and was disappointment with myself most of the time. Although you wouldn’t have guess it by looking at me. I was a fun loving, optimistic, “life of the party,” kind of guy. Yet that was on the outside, and for the majority of my life, I confused what was going on with the outside with my insides. Inside I was dying and didn’t even realize it. Read more... ...

Alcoholism & Depression in California Drug Treatment – Catherine’s Story (Part1)

...  & Depression in California Drug Treatment – Catherine’s Story (part1) – www.sovcal.com This narrative is about a lifelong battle with alcohol abuse before finally “finding the piece of puzzle that was missing for her sobriety”. Catherine struggled for years with alcoholism and depression and was unable to make any head way despite previous treatment attempts till she identified a treatment center in California and got herself admitted. Coming from a troubled family, she had grown up with alcohol and had a number of underlying emotional issues which needed to be addressed but had not been in previous treatments. She relates her experience at the Treatment Center and talks about their tailor made treatment approach and how it is helping her identify and ...