Hiya Fattie, welcome to the forum! It's good to meet you, and well done for reaching out here. I'm very pleased your doctor put you on to us, please thank them for us!
Ahhh, I know that rollercoaster well, as do many people here. And it's sure not fun. It's good you've got the support of your GP. They might have suggested a mental health care plan, through which you can see a psychologist under Medicare ? That's definitely worth a try, as is talking to people here.
What do you think might be triggering the depression? Often we don't know ourselves, but sometimes we can identify what sends us into a spiral? I'd like to know a bit more about you and your circumstances if you'd like to share them, so we can maybe be a bit more specific with our support?
It's good you like your job, but it can be hard eh, when you have responsibilities stressing you out and feel too debilitated to resolve issues that are troubling you? Are there particular people getting to you, or overwork and fatigue?
You say depression is starting affect your marriage. Do you talk openly with your partner about it? Are they supportive or dismissive? It's often very hard for people who live us and don't want to see us in pain, especially if they feel a bit helpless in the situation.
Sorry to ask so many questions, but I'd like to get to know you better. Come back and we'll talk a bit more.
Also, have a good read around both the website and the forum, you'll find some good information and tips from others who have or are going through similar experiences.
Look forward to talking again
Kaz
