Is there any further update on this?
I went through a very rough patch 15 years ago (reactive depression due to circumstances), and was prescribed venlafaxine which I came off about 12 years ago.
I started on my PPL(H) about 8 years ago, and got my class 2 medical (needed a GP note that I was now fine, and had a proviso on the license that I ground myself if I had a re-occurrence, which I thought was slightly unfortunate wording!) For various reasons, I didn't complete at that time, and the medical has expired.
I'd like to work on the PPL(H) again (time is pressing on etc.), but I'm also going through a rough patch (again external triggers). Not as bad as last time, but the GP has suggested various options such as CBT and citalopram, which I'm currently considering.
I'm wary of the latter due to the side effects and withdrawal symptoms which may be associated with it, but also the impact it may have on (re)obtaining a class 2 medical.
Ironically, I think that working towards a PPL(H) would help pull me out of the current patch.