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Age 30-39
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Interview 35
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She felt she was on 'crop rotation' seeing a different registrar every time she visited outpatients, and so asked for one consultant.
Multiple severe bouts requiring hospitalisation at times. Most helpful approaches include medication (currently depacote 1000mg/day, Efexor 75mg/day), fish oils, talking therapies, social support and cranio-sacral massage.
Mental health
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Depression
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Age 30-39
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Interview 17
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He felt he got better care at a London-based outpatients clinic compared with local services.
Current medication includes Seroxat, Zyperxa (olanzapine), Lamactil (lamatrigine). Is grappling with building friendships and what he wants to do in life. He has found one kinesiologist in particular to be very helpful.
Mental health
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Depression
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Age 65+
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Interview 14
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Describes getting excellent care at an NHS hospital outpatient clinic.
Has responded well to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. He has the support of his wife and has built his confidence in a local sporting club. He recognises depression as a phase that passes.
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