Hi. Haven’t been on here for a while. I recovered from a depressive episode last year and I thought I was going to be happy forever.

I didn’t realise that over the past few months my symptoms had returned and that I was spiralling down. The saddens was masked by irritability and anger. I’ve damaged so many relationships with my friends and family.

Now I just feel ashamed and embarrassed. My doctor has prescribed me Effexor and I’m starting therapy again next month.

Has anyone experienced something similar, I always recognise the symptoms when it’s too late and when the damage has already been done.