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I am in the grips of a depressive episode. It takes a real toll on me before I recognise it, usually it comes after an intense build up of stress followed by me losing my rag and having some sort of shameful melt down, then the depression comes to stay.
I take medication and have therapy but I was just wondering if anyone else who suffers has any words of wisdom or practical advise that helps them cope?
I am mid 40’s and have been suffering with this since my late 20’s and if I'm honest I’m only really now being able to admit to myself that this is real and part of me. Before I thought it would eventually go away.