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Age 40-54
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Interview 07
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It took him about 6 months to accept that he had depression and to be able to tell his GP about it.
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.
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Age 30-39
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Interview 04
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Found he could not ejaculate or have an orgasm on Seroxat (paroxetine), but the side effect was only temporary, and the benefit was he was no longer d
Has responded very well to Prozac (20mg/day) and cognitive behavioural therapy.
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