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Age 30-39
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Interview 08
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Feels people need to find ways to express their feelings (e.g. poetry, music, dancing) so that the feelings don't get 'stuck' inside you. (Played by
With the ongoing care of her GP and ongoing counselling with a skilled practitioner, she has been in recovery since early 2003. Not currently on medication.
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Age 40-54
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Interview 38
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Has chosen work that is creative and allows him to express himself, connect with others, and help his subjects to be self-expressive.
Effective approaches have included counselling from his GP, partner support, doing a 'Landmark' course, swimming, and finding an authentic and creative expression for himself through his work.
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