great post. I believe the images and words are from a graphic novel.
I'm currently having a dog fight with my own big dog (we've been scrapping on and off for far too long).
for me I think it was exercise that sorted it.
To further Andys excellent post - when looking for a councillor, shop around. In some ways its like making a partnership - you need to be able to feel comfortable, yet suitably challenged by them. A "yes" man or woman won't help much, but neither will someone who preaches and does not understand. If its not working with one councillor - that doesnt mean it will not work at all - its probably just that they're not right for you... dig out the yellow pages and look around....
reducing alcohol intake can be very importantI don't know why the link between alcohol and depression isn't more widely advertisedhowever the value of moderate social drinking (pub therapy) shouldn't be underestimated (I'm not a doctor etc...)
I was given a prescription for Citalopram (sp?) which I'm yet to get. Some of the side effects put me off.
Citalopram is the first line anti-depressant. It works - however the side effects usually in week one to two do wear off.
then you need to be on them for 6 months with a stable mood before considering stopping, hence the average prescription length being 2 years in the UK currently.