Thanks for the prompt replies both of you

I've already mentioned my concerns around meds to the doctors/mental health professionals and was told they would like to see me stable and back in my job before they would consider reducing the dosages - which I can totally agree with in terms of mental stability.

It's not beyond my own ability and judgement to sensibly reduce the doses myself and monitor both my the impact of these changes on both my mood and libido. I have done this in the past when I thought the meds were interfering and I realise the importance of adhering to prescribed doses, especially in the early stages of beating depression.

I am being referred for interpersonal CBT therapy via the NHS (UK), this process includes an initial assessment to gauge my suitability possibly a further few months wait-list. I'm very au fait with therapy/personal development (especially person centred counselling and hypnotherapy), having been on that quest since 1995 .

I have got other work arounds in the meantime including Vitamin D for testosterone and ZMA which contains a healthy dose of zinc. I also have l-tyrosine and D-L Phenylalanine for boosting dopamine.


I recently added the following to my armoury and have yet to try them out

Horny Goat Weed
Creatine
Anabol - a natural test booster


I'll post back as and when things change/improve