Hi - I'm 67 and have struggled with depression and anxiety for most of my life. A month ago I at last saw a psychiatrist and am booked for a Mindfulness CBT group in October. I see her again on Wednesday. I was so pleased that she didn't mess around with my medication, apart from adding pregabalin - which is also used for chronic pain, and which I had earlier been refused on the grounds of cost.

I respond better to the old tricyclics, having been on most antidepressants, and am currently on nortriptyline and pregabalin, plus a cocktail for my physical problems.

I have a major problem with neglecting housework and have a lot to do before a new boiler is installed.

I have nearly 20Kg to lose.

Ann