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Childhood & life before depression
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While avoiding medication, helpful approaches have included counselling, self-help books and alternative therapies (e.g. re-birthing). These approaches have helped reduce negative thinking and anxiety.

Mental health >> Depression >> Age 30-39 >> Interview 11 >> Did not like ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy), felt frightened and confused, and when she tried to exchange contact details with another patient who ha

Hospitalised, but experienced poor service in the NHS. Helpful approaches included the contraceptive pill (acts as a mood stabiliser for her), good GP support, private hospitalisation, and HomeStart help in the home.

Mental health >> Depression >> Age 29 and under >> Interview 18 >> Says that she fell in love with her best girlfriend and slowly came to terms with her homosexuality with the help of a counsellor.

Became depressed while looking after a friend with depression. Believes Seroxat contributed to her suicide attempt. With counselling and new medication (venlafaxine 150mg/day) she is getting better.

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