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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.

Mental health >> Depression >> Age 40-54 >> Interview 07 >> His pet parrot needs a lot of attention, and is affectionate and sensitive to him (even if aggressive sometimes), and creates routine.

Used a raft of strategies to recover including time off work, attending a support group, counselling, physical exercise, interaction with nature and pets, and spiritual healing.

Mental health >> Depression >> Age 30-39 >> Interview 05 >> While he can be very creative and productive while manic, he consciously decides to stick to important routines like sleep to prevent subsequent depre

Has very good care from his GP. Medication was somewhat effective. He recently stopped taking Lithium and Effexor.

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