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‘I battled depression and alcohol abuse for years – one thing changed my life’ Sunday, November 23, 2025 depression alcohol bipolar suicide swimming recovery mentalhealth coldwater nihr menshealth Richard Williams, a Midlands man from Worcestershire, endured years of depression and alcohol abuse before discovering a simple yet transformative way to cope: outdoor cold-water swimming. After a difficult journey marked by … Read More