I think denial can have a positive effect in many ways in that it keeps you moving, going to work etc etc. But it isn't really going to move you forward and utimately, sometimes, it can lead to a crisis point. I think its best to nip things in the bud now maybe??

I'm really confused though - i know if you've had depression before then you are generally more subsetable to getting it again during times of extreme stress etc but treatment does work with like 98% of people right? From replies i'm getting the feeling its a long term illness, but my dr says a yr and i'll be sorted. Depression is temporary isn't it? (with treatment)