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Depression crept up on Luke after he suddenly found himself ill with chronic fatigue. As well as using self-help techniques he also found counselling helpful, despite having believed he wasn't the 'type' for it... more >>
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  • Story 10

    A depression spiral led to an overdose and further serious suicide plans before CBT started turning things around for this student...more >>

  • Story 9

    An accident after drinking too much early in the first year set this student into a downward spiral of depression which eventually led to suspension from the course...more >>

  • Story 8

    She thought she was a 'super student', but deadline stress etc triggered a downward spiral into self-harm, eating disorders and suicide contemplation...more >>

  • Story 7

    After a first year badly affected by depression, this student feels that things are gradually getting better...more >>

  • Story 6

    This 6th-former found depression got to him when he started using alcohol and cannabis more heavily at college...more >>

  • Story 5

    A tendency towards perfectionism has been enough to set off episodes of depression for this final year medical student...more >>

  • Story 4

    Affected by depression following relationship problems, this postgrad student has found anti-depressants very helpful...more >>

  • Story 3

    Someone highly endorses the power of positive affirmations...more >>

  • Story 2

    A third year student regrets staying in denial for as long as he did, and recommends seeking help as soon as possible...more >>

  • Story 1

    A school pupil has been affected by depression and suicidal thinking following bullying about her hearing aid and weight...more >>

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    Short summaries of some of the other stories sent in...more >>

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