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Age 29 and under
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Interview 15
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To stop rumours before they started, she told work colleagues she had been in a psychiatric hospital.
With the help of a caring GP, her counsellor, private hospital treatment, Efexor (150mg/day) and self-help books, she was feeling better and is keen to continue her healing and help others. She has written a book: Saving Samantha: A Young Woman's Escape from Childhood Hell (isbn 1401910300) about her experiences.
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Age 30-39
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Interview 33
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Strongly urges people with depression to get help from somewhere because outside help is important, and depression is less stigmatised these days.
Has not used medication and is not happy with his GP. Nevertheless, he has accessed talking therapies which have helped somewhat. He also moved away from his family.
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