Thanks Monsieur, love the poetic writing

Totally makes sense.
I think my providers right now are actually very good. I couldn't imagine having a much better psychiatrist, and feel so lucky for the one I've got in this town. And I think things with my new social worker-therapist are going quite well. I've had to switch therapists many, many times over the last four years, so now I'm in the mood to just stick it out with one. And she's actually very good.
I see what you mean about the handbrake quote. Sounds quite accurate, and definitely a good idea to try to let it go once in a while. Finding the confidence to live a more joyful life would be a good thing. Trying to surround myself with more supportive people. And trying not to let my thoughts limit myself in anyway. Trying to overcome those negative thoughts that tell me I can't do what I want to do because of my depression