Thanks Fuzzybear, maybe...
I don't think the Pdoc was punitive, he was very compassionate and I think he really cares if you get better. (A rarity maybe) but I do trust his opinion, even if I don't always like it!
Some private practitioners I feel will also spin a yarn to keep you coming back and false hope really makes me angry, I've had enough of that in my time.
There is a counsellor we saw for couples counselling I may see if I feel there are specific issues to address.... In total I've had years of counselling with little long term benefit. I like her though, so that's an option.
Thank you so much for your care and support. You really make a difference on PC.
I feel in a slightly better place today.
I'm so glad we're all here for each other.