It was only researching something for the DWD Facebook page the other day that I realised there was such a thing as summertime SAD. I’m sorry you struggle at the time of year when it’s normally easier to get out and about and do those activities which would usually help manage the symptoms of depression . Well done, though, for speaking to your doctor and for getting an appointment with the pdoc.

It is often a case of feeling worse before getting better and it does take several weeks for an increase in dose to kick in. You’re doing all the right things, lovely, so just try and be kind to yourself over the next few weeks, rest as much as you can, try to eat if you can (even if you snack rather than trying to eat larger meals), hydrate and don’t beat yourself up