Everyone is different in terms of the recovery they make, but I do tend to have faith that mental health issues aren't forever. You may well experience depression into the future (though you also may not), but there are always different ways of managing it. I really do think that given the opportunity to have therapy, you would draw a lot from it. It must be really frustrating working in the area and seeing the support others are offered, but I do think it's worth asking about being referred on for talking therapy. You've waited so long that if you are really clear with the referrer that you are happy to wait as long as it takes, there is no reason to deny you of that. If you explain that you've tried self-help and that you need to be mentally well enough to do your job, that might kick them into action. There is also the chance that you would be referred out of area so as not to come into contact with colleagues, which might even speed it up.
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