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• Mental health >> Depression >> Age 30-39 >> Interview 09 >> Says that a newsletter had interesting ideas and information, as well as personal stories, which helped him to make better sense of his own experience

Since 1995 has undergone a recovery which has involved therapy (systemic consultation) as well as learning social skills, engaging in enjoyable activities, and involvement in self-help groups.

• Mental health >> Depression >> Age 30-39 >> Interview 08 >> Says that it is important to educate yourself through the Internet and books about treatments because professionals have a different agenda from patie

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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• Mental health >> Depression >> Depression

Publication date: October 2004                 Last updated: October 2010

Review date: October 2012

 

Depression is a common condition with a range of different symptoms and types. We interviewed 38 people about their experiences of this condition. Select from the key topics below, choose from the full list of topics, or explore all the interviews.

• Mental health >> Depression >> Age 29 and under >> Interview 15 >> Explains she learnt how to better deal with the 'chatter box' in her head through reading a cognitive behaviour therapy style book.

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.

• Mental health >> Depression >> Age 30-39 >> Interview 26 >> Says that she uses a book by Dorothy Rowe, and she really relates to aspects of the book, while other parts are irrelevant.

Not currently on medication, has found the best approaches to include counselling, self-help books, alternative therapies, and adopting a more authentic lifestyle (including enjoyable voluntary jobs).

• Mental health >> Depression >> Age 55-64 >> Interview 28 >> Says that a book by Joan Borysenko with thoughts, prayers and meditations from a range of religious traditions has helped.

Multiple severe bouts of depression/ 'euphoria', most recently in 95. Has been hospitalised and had Electroconvulsive Therapy. Most helpful approaches include the drug venlafaxine (75mg/day), music, poetry and spiritual healing.

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• Mental health >> Depression >> Self-help resources >> Self-help resources

Self-help and sources of information