Thanks caring, empathetic fellow humans.

I have had a slight improvement in mood in the last 48hrs and have been out, running a few errands and travelled to the nearby coast.

I'm taking all my meds, escitalopram and diazepam, drinking gallons of tea but eating just once a day, no appetite.

I've made a few cognitive errors when out drinking, which has irritated me. I have a history of poor concentration when depressed.

It's taken a herculean effort to get out of bed and do anything. I'm going to try to go to the gym today.

Negative rumination is my arch enemy and I'm trying to distract myself from all that.

I don't think the GP can do anything, unless it's an acute emergency, then I'd go to the hospital anyway. I may ask for another referral for TMS if things get worse.

I agree about riding out the storm, it's just about how intense and for how long it will last.

Thank you and I hope you're well. Xx