Hi all

Since last Friday, I have had this non-stop feeling of depression...
I've had depression for a few hours before, but never eight days in a row.
My doc said to keep taking Prozac 40mg a day (as I stopped taking it a few weeks ago and restarted it again - was taking it for anxiety)
and he has also given me Diazepam - but I don't want to take this as I know it's addictive! :-(

My fear is is that this depression is here to stay! It's been making me have suicidal ideations and the feeling I cannot cope. I just want to wake up and it's gone, but I keep reading stuff about how it can last months or longer!!!

Can anyone who has feel depressive episodes like this before reassure me that it WILL eventually disappear and I will feel myself again?!
At the moment I have no hope, and all I can think about is that this is now my permanent state of mind.

I have abused alcohol off and on, and I'm terrified I've messed my brain up for good.
Please help.