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Jamie
Jamie had a happy childhood, but experienced severe depression in his teens. By working with a counsellor he was able to coach himself to think more positively.
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Aroha
Aroha got through depression once she realised it was being caused by a stressful career in radio.
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Avis
After a serious car accident Avis had to draw on strong belief in herself and work with her GP and psychologist to find her way through.
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Judy
Judy became depressed after her battle with breast cancer. She found her way through with the help of medication and by re-evaluating what's important in life.
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Stuart
Stuart had to learn how to manage the stress of work to get through his depression.
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Nicola
Nicola hit rock bottom after the birth of her second child but has managed to find the enjoyment in life again with the help of medication and group therapy.
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Ronald
Leaving Burma and migrating to a new country took it's toll on Ronald, but community volunteering and a love of music helped him get connected and through his depression.
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Helen
Helen changed her lifestyle and exercised regularly to help get through her post natal depression.
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Gary
The pressure of a business failure triggered Gary's depression but with the help of medication and taking control of his own health he made it to the other side.
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Everybody’s experience of depression is different, and people find help in different ways. But two things are true for everyone. It’s important to talk about how you’re feeling with someone you trust who’s willing to listen and understand. It’s also important to get the kind of help that works for you. Just like these people, who have very different experiences of depression. They share their stories and insights on how they managed to find a way through and on what keeps them well.
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