In my twenties I self medicated with alcohol. I stopped and got help when I got an OWI.

I know it was just self medication because when I was put on meds and feeling better I didn't want to drink anymore. In fact, now I just have the occasional drink during special occasions and don't particularly like the feeling of being drunk.

When I was an active drinker I would drink straight vodka throughout the day, including while at work. It got really bad before it got better but somehow I made it through. I also detoxed alone, at home, which probably wasn't the best idea, but somehow I did it!