I have had untreated/undiagnosed depression for about 25 years.
Throughout those years I had different substance abuse problems.
Finally, last year, after trying some spiritual psychotherapy, I finally realized that I had Dysthymia. I went to my MD immediately and got on medication. The medication works!

I still drink every night though. I have quit drinking for years before and I want to do it again!........I feel like I am close to getting my life back, but this one last wrinkle is tough.

Just looking for people that might have gone through something similar