Hi unpolar,
Welcome. As the previous poster said, it's great that you're thinking about your drinking at an early age.
I drank for a lot of years, for some of the same issues you mentioned, depression and wanting to numb my feelings, and I became a really bad full blown alcoholic and lost just about everything. I really wish I had stopped a lot earlier.
It's worth talking to a Dr. about your depression, to see if meds can help, but remember any med will be less effective if you're still drinking as alcohol is a depressant. You might also benefit from speaking with an addictions counsellor if possible - sorry don't know how your health system works.
I know stopping is hard, but honestly quitting drinking is the best thing I've ever done for myself. I'm a lot happier, and my life is going better.
Please keep posting to let us know how it's going.
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