Thanks to all of you for responding. I have in the past seen a psychologist, but not for the depression, and regardless I find myself unable to talk about anything if I'm not currently in some form of crisis and even then it's hit and miss. I am quite aware that by resricting the scope of the therapy and am reducing the healing effects it has. I do find myself quite self-aware and often am able to solve my problems without outside help so perhaps a self-help book would be enough of an asset, if not I can give therapy another go, but who knows if ti would be terribly helpful given my untrustful attitude.

L.

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