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Feels her GP is excellent, but decided against medication. She has gained confidence over the years, and has benefited from NHS counselling, but is having trouble accessing further counselling.

Mental health >> Depression >> Age 29 and under >> Interview 02 >> Stopping her Efexor resulted in a lurching sensation in her head, electric shock sensations in her hands and tip of the nose, as well as mood swings a

Effective approaches include medication (currently Efexor 75 mg/day), hypnotherapy and counselling. Was finding it difficult to find therapy in the NHS.

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