Sharon was diagnosed with post- natal depression after the birth of her second child. Since then she has experienced episodes of depression periodically and has tried a number of different antidepressants. She currently takes Prozac (fluoxetine) and feels it helps keep her mood stable, although she now also finds other ways to cope with difficult times.

Thomas first experienced depression when he was taking his A levels and has been prescribed several different antidepressants over the last few years. He had a major period of depression during the time he was studying for a PhD but did not feel that any of the medication he tried was helpful.