My worry is that my depression is returning although having experienced it for 5 years, I'm not sure whether my concerns are my personality or my illness. Sometimes the two become blurred.

In the past I've tried to nip a relapse in the bud but this time I can't be sure it is depression. I feel so worried about work. I sleep a lot- when I'm not at work I lock myself in my bedroom and sleep or such tv, I don't choose to socialise.

Recently I've realised that I'm plodding along so to speak. There's nothing in the future which I'm 'looking forward to' and I seem to be living to work (which I hate at the moment). I feel like I'm existing rather than surviving. There is no element of fun in my life. Choosing what to eat for dinner is as exciting as it gets.

Is this depression or is this my personality? And when should I seek medical help? Should I wait to see if I notice any more changes?