Celebrity Inspiration
How Rob Delaney Tackled Depression After Getting Sober
After he quit drinking, Delaney’s depression spiraled.
Rob Delaney on Depression
Stand-up comedian Rob Delaney quit drinking in 2002, after a near-deadly drunk-driving accident.
Delaney had been a heavy drinker in his early twenties. His habit caused all kinds of problems, from public arguments with his girlfriend to chronic bed-wetting. However, it wasn’t until his accident that he finally found the motivation to quit.
The car accident showed him that his drinking habit wasn’t just putting his own life at risk; it was also threatening the lives of everyone around him. This realization pushed him to sobriety.
I wrote about Delaney’s decision to get sober in a short article last week, but there’s a second piece to the story that I find just as interesting: what happened after the comedian quit drinking.
As someone who has gotten sober myself, I know that many addicts expect sobriety to immediately turn our lives around. I thought that once I tackled my alcoholism, I’d be thrilled with my new life. Instead, I sank into a deep depression.
