How to get out of this dark place I think I'm heading into?

[Anonymous]

I don't know why but lately my depression has been getting a lot worse than normal. about three weeks ago I went to the funeral of my best friend's mom who was like a second mom to me. And it got me thinking about how much I miss my mom (who passed away in 2019) no matter what I say to him he still feels numb on his body. I'm trying to help him while trying not to fall into depression. I've been drinking a lot more My co-workers have noticed a change in my attitude. I've been drinking a lot more than I should be doing. My girlfriend has been trying to help by getting me out the house. but after work all I do is get in bed and sleep or cry. I don't want to go into that dark place but I feel like I'm headed there. How can I keep myself from going into that dark place while helping my best friend of 18 years grieve about his mom

[Avicenna]

With all you're dealing with, you need to see a therapist

[Anonymous]

Therapy?