When I was housed in mental facilities I was mentally ill and drugged up. I was examine and proclaimed as not having a mental illness, hence all anti-depressive medications were ceased cold turkey. This see-sawing continued for several years. My recovery began when I realized that I was both an addict and suffered from chronic depression. I combined the twelve steps from NA with the twelve steps for dual diagnosis's.
Some people drink.
Over time, though, drinking can become a problem in itself. It can make you more depressed and cause other problems. We think both of these psychotherapies can be helpful in treating depression and in handling the alcohol problem as well. AA has long been recognized as a helpful support in dealing with drinking problems. To help keep track of your drinking, your mood, and your AA attendance, we will ask you to keep a diary during the period of the study.