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Age 40-54
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Interview 23
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When his depression is severe, he feels physically different, including a pressure around his brain, and he feels confused.
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.
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Age 30-39
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Interview 04
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For him overcoming depression involved the realisation he was not as different as he thought, and he could develop relationships. (Played by an actor)
Has responded very well to Prozac (20mg/day) and cognitive behavioural therapy.
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