Merriall Wearen first developed depression during her final year of school. Now aged 80, she wants to share her story to give hope to others Merriall Wearen, who has suffered from depression, photographed at her home in Kilmacanogue, Co Wicklow. Photo: Frank McGrath When Merriall Wearen first developed depression she was in her final year of school.
“I was preparing for A-level exams when I suddenly went ‘bang,’ says the 80-year-old mother of two, who comes from Yorkshire, but has lived most of her life in Bray, Co Wicklow. “I couldn’t focus. I couldn’t study, and I didn’t know what to do.
I went downstairs to my mother, and she said: ‘Just take the dogs for a walk’.” Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Stay up to date with all the latest news.
