Hi TJ, glad that things are moving in the right direction for you. I've been following this thread but keeping quiet, mostly because I've not known what to say. However, I can relate to the post about the UK system, I'd add that a patient who complies with meds and who keeps safe won't get inpatient treament and is unlikely to get much (or any) OP or community support either. It doesn't matter how deep or treatment resistant that depression is, the UK system isn't interested. There are differences from area to area, big cities have slightly more to offer than the shires but the bottom line is risk and the way that the system currently measures risk downplays depressive illness.

Dog walking is a great way to add structure to your life, my dog has been essential therapy for me, I can't imagine how I'll manage back at work without her by my side.

Take care.