4. You Solve Your Problems with Drugs and Alcohol

It is extremely common in our culture to turn to alcohol and even drugs (both legal and non-legal) to deal with stress, busy lifestyles and anxiety. Unfortunately, these drugs do not calm or relieve mental health problems but are highly addictive – leading to more troubling problems. If you feel you are turning to alcohol or drugs to relieve symptoms of depression, remind yourself that they will actually exacerbate your symptoms. What else could you do to relax and relieve stress?

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