Thank you for the kind words
@BritishBloke! And congrats on cutting down yourself!
As to your inquirys, I was probably averaging 4-5 pints of beer daily, which is definitely way over the healthy limit of two units a day...I decided abstaining completely was really the only option. I could rarely stop after one or two, and while I am not an alcoholic, I was certainly abusing it. I find I don't miss it at all!
Yes, eating better and exercising have definitely helped lift my mood. The depression hasn't gone away (I suspect it never will), but it has certainly abated a fair bit.