Tried this advice, didn't really work :p still doing it and still down in the gutter.

Just a tip of advice bro. I know that you also know it but drinking won't save you. I learned that the hard way. Try excercising instead of drinking and you will feel great. A good work out is medicine and I do not mean signing up to a gym. Just practice a hobby that you love doing and give 100% of yourself there.
Set minor daily goals and try to achieve them.