subject: Depression - Does Alcohol Help or Hurt? [print this page] Finally, don't fool yourself into thinking that alcohol is going to help you to sleep at night. Many people who are depressed have a difficult time falling asleep, especially when the depression is coupled with anxiety. You may feel that it is a good idea to drink in order to overcome this anxiety and to relax your mind to the extent where you can fall asleep. In reality, however, alcohol may be keeping you from falling into a deep sleep and getting the needed rest and that is necessary in order to fight off the depression that you are feeling. You would be much better to try some relaxation techniques in the evening in order to help yourself sleep properly.
