‘So? Did you get the medication?’
Jess smiled. ‘Yes, Doctor Derek, I did.’
‘And?’
‘And I think it’s starting to work. Less anxiety anyway, which is half the battle.’
‘Give it time. These things take a while to kick in. I was on ‘em for three years.’
‘And?’
‘And they helped me get to a better place. Only side effect was that I haven’t really been back in proper work since,’ Derek said. ‘The ex was spewing. Can’t pay child support if you’re not working. The NewStart rules say I have to be looking for a job, but I used to be a bloody manager for Christ’s sake. It’s a slap in the face to have to pick up rubbish in a food court. Lucky for me, my dad coughed up some money at the time to see a shrink, paid direct of course. I couldn’t be trusted with cash. They put me on a mental health pla
