I recently graduated from grad school and fell into a serious depression. I stopped drinking for two months, pulled myself out of the depression (thank God!) but started drinking again and now am worried I actually have a problem with drinking that is more serious than I thought. I thought it was my marriage originally and asked my husband for a seperation, but I'm not so sure. I think it may be alcohol. I have been in counseling, however, can't afford it right now. I don't want alcohol in my life anymore, but I still live with my husband who will be very reluctant to give it up. I feel like I can't have it in the house. Is it fair for me to ask him to not drink anymore also? I mean, I've already asked for a seperation, now I have to ask him to stop drinking? jeez.....
hi i started drinking way way too much when i was diagnosed with depression instead of taking anti depressants i drank lots got it together stopped drinking then started again gradually with always an excuse for doing so its friday, out with the girls, watching a good film, to relax i had an excuse every night in the end . I knew i had to do something so asked my husband not to drink cos i was concerned i had a problem and would be tempted if i saw him with a drink. So he stopped and of course it was hard at first but we actually started to get on better i wont say i am not still tempted i dont think i will ever get over that and you may find you still want to separate be strong you and yourr health are the most important thing life is too short good luck x
