Harry Monk:
Having known somebody who went to his Doctor with mild depression, as a result of which he lost his licence which gave him such huge financial problems and serious depression that he ended up committing suicide, I would NEVER talk to a doctor about depression.
I doubt very much that he went to his doctor complaining of “mild depression” and they took his licence off him. I suspect he went to his doctor and confessed that he’d had suicidal thoughts.
We don’t want suicidal people driving lorries almost as much as we don’t want suicidal people flying passenger jets.
As with most of Harry Monk’s posts, this one should be taken with a pinch of salt.
Don’t let it dissuade you from seeking the help you need.