Just a final word on this. Aussiefarmer, hear what you say, and maybe it works for some, sometimes.
I was at the height of my career in 1994, achieving things that nobody at done before, or hadn't been able to do successfully. A very high profile job that I absolutely loved doing. Then on the last Thursday of November 1994 I went to the doc's for a routine check-up. I sat in the chair of his office and just totally cracked. I mean, I was howling like a baby and talking death and doom. Poor bugger was absolutely stunned for a moment, but quickly started to do what had to be done.
So mate, whilst achieving things can help, it is no cure all, believe me.
Tell you what does help. That is, being able to talk about it. Just like I've done in these two posts. I probably drive some people mad at times, but I've learned to get it out and talk about it. But of course firstly you have to be able to admit it to yourself or you will never talk about it. It took me 45 years.
So cheers to all of you and don't be afraid to talk to your friends or loved ones about any problems like this.