Peeling away the layers of depression

Besides feeling disappointed with her siblings, Gwen confessed that she felt angry, helpless and bitter. PHOTO: ST FILE
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SINGAPORE - I met Gwen (not her real name) when she visited the polyclinic almost every other month for the past one year, for body aches and headaches.

She has seen many doctors and was even referred to specialists. However, her body aches and headaches persisted.

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