I'm Depressed.

Had a consultation and I do indeed show signs of depression. At this early stage I have been granted a short restpite, and had the generous offer of medication, which I have decided to suspend accepting on the grounds that I do not believe lack of serotonin is my problem, and in any case there are other ways to boost that transmitter.

In addition to this I was offered councelling, which I did accept, and the possibility of future participation in a cognitive behavioral treatment.

So, could be worse. Still don't know where I stand really, but it is obviously a relief to have had this news.

I have yet to have it all finalised by a GP, this consultation was done by a psychiatrist at a local health centre, but it's not quite official yet.

Anyway, more response than I would have expected, and done in a manner that was actually quite appropriate to how I was feeling. My reasonable objections were heard and respected.

So there's a reason to be chereful.

: )

Gram