Life's many complications.

I've noticed. A double whammy effect. On a friend. In depression. And drinking at the same time. One exacerbates the other. She tries to seek relief from her depression. By imbibing. With more than a sip of wine. Doesn't work. Instead, she's driven deeper into depression. Therefore, I advocate staying sober. Completely. Not even taking a sniff of the bar rag. Of course, she doesn't listen. Denies having a drinking problem. Though she acknowledges.  That she's in depression. I tell her. Stop drinking. That would be a good start. For treating the depression. The sad fact. All this is far easier said than done. Wish life didn't have to be so complicated. --Jim Broede