hi KUFF

I'm glad that medication is helping a bit at least that is a plus. Are you in therapy? That can make a huge difference in giving skills to deal successfully with depression. CBT is quite good for that. as is acceptance and commitment therapy, which I use.

It is based on the idea that research has determined trying to get rid of symptoms only makes them worse so accepting them is better. It is saying to yourself that you are experiencing depression and an observing that feeling as it leaves your mind keeping doing that till the symptoms stop. which they always do and at the same time getting on with the business of the day. There is mindfulness, which is much like this and there are courses which are run for this and it is something you can get books on from the library. and stuff from the Internet.

Isolating in depression is indeed a problem for all of us. I was wondering whether you would consider going to the nearest branch of MIND where you will meet other service users and make new friends. Certainly keeping your mind busy doing especially enjoyable things will take the focus away from depression. I hope and pray you feel much better soon. Take care. God bless and best wishes from your friend Francis