Little Jay is right on track....depression and anxiety can take away everything you have ever worked for.....Iv'e passed jobs that would have set me up for life...yet had to make that phone call..............in that deep and crappy place......to try to explain why they wouldn't be seeing me for quite some time.....you sound like a very intelligent person......meds do work.....but finding the right one on top of the right dosage......takes trial and error....cbt also works....best when you find someone you really like and trust.....this is a great place to ask questions........because we are all in the same boat......best of luck..................Artie