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Thank you for sharing that, I’m so pleased it worked out well for you in the end. Proof imho that the combination of meds and therapy is effective. I really believe that a horrible employer in itself can cause mental health issues. I’ve always said I’d advise my kids to leave a job asap if...

It’s interesting how youneeded them whilst working, but (touch wood) eventually don’t now retired. What do you put that down to? The stress of working life, the rat race, having to put a brave face on every day at work? It makes sense.

A family friend has taken one Mirtazaline each evening for circa 5 years. A game changer, they’re far happier, sleep well and are able to enjoy life.

There’s an interesting book by a psychologist (I’m on a train right now, I can’t look it up), where part of his therapy is acceptance. That ups and downs are completely normal. In addition, that the ‘happy’ people who are admired, are going through the same. They unknowingly developed or...

This 100%, listen to your GP or mental health professional (CAMHS/Wellbeing) on dosage, alternatives or going cold turkey. A few months ago I had a conversation with an NHS Consultant Psychiatrist regarding Sertraline and that class of AD’s. He explained that often folk have a natural...

I have similar family experiences and that’s my view. Someone in my extended family has been largely depressed for 50+ years and flatly rejects any intervention, a life mainly wasted.

Not meant in a doom-monger way, taken for life if appropriate, makes many lives bearable and indeed far happier. No shame at all in doing that. From what I’ve witnessed, try to reduce with the help of your GP, otherwise a quick relapse can occur. Regarding you, I’m glad that you feel good...