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Age 40-54
Interview 32  

Interview 32

Age at Interview: 43
Sex: Female
Age at Diagnosis: 39
Background: Is single and works in a security firm. She was bullied at school. The grief over her mothers death in 2002 as well as an ongoing dispute over her will has been very difficult. (Played by an actor.)
Brief outline:Feels her GP is excellent, but decided against medication. She has gained confidence over the years, and has benefited from NHS counselling, but is having trouble accessing further counselling.


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Felt she was ignorant about depression and medication and was scared about taking medication, which she only took for a short while even though it seemed to help. (Played by an actor)

 



Because I was quite ignorant and naïve as well, because I... I was scared. My mate says to me, "You're depressed." And I said, "I'm not." She said, "You are" so, as I say, I went to the doctor and I, I expected some miracle cure and, but... so she put me on some tablets and I don't know what they were, but she said to me, "See a counsellor as well." And because I was scared going on the tablets, I took the tablets for a little while... but she never explained to me that, she said, "They're not addictive anyway", but I was still scared.

I can't remember them off-hand, but they're not addictive and they weren't that strong, but they did make me feel more confident. I could walk up the street with a smile on my face. Yeah, they did help.
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