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24 April 2008 BEATING THE BLUES Len Haverson 2.00 mins After several episodes of depression, Len believes regular exercise through swimming now helps him keep well.
25 April 2008 SPIRITUAL JOURNEY Jane Lewis 2.00 mins When depression began to take over her life, Jane was determined to face her demons without using medication.
24 April 2008 TAI CHI Craig Weston 2.00 mins After a troubled childhood Craig's life was on a downward spiral, but after a mystical experience he turned it around.
25 April 2008 OPEN UP AND LIVE Basil Livingstone 2.00 mins After Basil’s divorce, he started having panic attacks and avoiding people as a result. Joining his local Choral group has helped him on his road to recovery.
21 April 2008 SOCIAL PHOBIA Simon Ellis 2.00 mins Social situations used to be anxiety-filled affairs for Simon, but working as a swimming instructor has helped him overcome his fears.
22 April 2008 BE KIND TO YOURSELF Lawrence Butterfield 2.00 mins Lol wishes more people with mental health problems would realise that admitting you need help is a strength not a weakness.
01 May 2008 COOLING DOWN Sandra Cummings 2.00 mins Sandra believes that many people would benefit from taking an anger management course to help them cope with today's society.
01 May 2008 ANOTHER WAY Paul Collins 2.00 mins After years of excess, Paul has turned to meditation and breathing exercises instead of relying on drugs and alcohol to help him lead a happy, stable life.
