I'm now 5 months into a severe depression following on from a 2 month manic / hypomanic episode.

Classic symptoms - no pleasure in anything, difficulty speaking, not wanting to go outside.

My question for you wise folk is....when can I expect to feel improvement and is there anything I ought to be doing to improve my situation?

I'm on 1000mg of Lithium + 10mg Olanzapine.

I returned to work 2 months ago in the hope that it would improve things but it's one hell of a struggle.

Any help gratefully appreciated.