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• Mental health >> Depression >> Age 40-54 >> Interview 22 >> Explains how she presented to her GP with minor ailments, felt she was wasting his time, and was not given a clear explanation of her depression. (Pla

Is now managed by a skilled team in the NHS, which includes long-term therapy. Therapy is addressing her distorted thinking patterns and difficult past. She now understands she can move beyond depression.

• Mental health >> Depression >> Age 40-54 >> Interview 06 >> Said it took 7 weeks from starting fluoxetine (Prozac) to the time that her depression lifted in a sudden and dramatic way.

Has responded very well to Prozac (currently 20 mg) and cognitive behavioural therapy, and feels she should be on an antidepressant permanently to correct a chemical imbalance.

• Mental health >> Depression >> Age 55-64 >> Interview 25 >> She had to experience not taking her Prozac to understand that it works for her, and she now takes it first thing in the morning to avoid forgetting.

In recent times, has fared better with a new supportive husband, a caring GP and Prozac (20mg/day). She continues to struggle against feeling to blame for things outside of her control.

• Mental health >> Depression >> Age 30-39 >> Interview 26 >> In the mid-1990s, Prozac (fluoxetine) helped her to get 'out of a rut' and get on with life; it was 'fashionable' and others she knew were taking it.

Not currently on medication, has found the best approaches to include counselling, self-help books, alternative therapies, and adopting a more authentic lifestyle (including enjoyable voluntary jobs).

• Mental health >> Depression >> Age 40-54 >> Interview 06 >> When her GP suggested she come off Prozac (fluoxetine) after 2 years, she became depressed again. She worries that she might have to argue her case ag

Has responded very well to Prozac (currently 20 mg) and cognitive behavioural therapy, and feels she should be on an antidepressant permanently to correct a chemical imbalance.

• Mental health >> Depression >> Age 40-54 >> Interview 06 >> She is unsure how to tell her children about her depression, but may discuss it when they are slightly older.

Has responded very well to Prozac (currently 20 mg) and cognitive behavioural therapy, and feels she should be on an antidepressant permanently to correct a chemical imbalance.