Do I have a drinking problem?

It's great that you are reaching out and trying to get some support! It sounds like you've been going through a lot, especially with your depression If you haven't reached out to a parent or other adult that you trust, you should really let someone know how you've been feeling so that you can get some help. A counselor or therapist would be able to help you come up with some alternative coping skills to use instead of alcohol.

There are also a lot of resources online for finding coping skills and ways to get help. Another good option is always to call or chat with a hotline when you start feeling like you need to drink and get some immediate support.

AS, Counselor

Just know drinking or doing when things are going bad is nothing but an escape from your real problems and they will come back. You sometimes have to go through the lowest of lows to get to the highest of highs. Sometimes people get stuck in the middle but you have to realize that you have to take progressive logical small steps to get higher. I'm not tryin to motivate you with some cliche motivational general speech without knowing your background and context but I wish you the best.

honestly i dont think you have a drinking problem, but i think you need to try and be more positive. like try meeting up with friends, dont be alone otherwise you'll start to overthink. like i overthink and theres nothing wrong with it, but you need to try and control. people find colouring stress relieving and helpful. listening to happy music. and try and feel good about yourself, like say to yourself **** depression and stress and anxiety and all that. also talk to someone, parents or a close friend. but like you're 17 and strong

If you're asking that question, the answer is yes.