Vivian: Do you live alone?

Sonia: I have a cat. She keeps me company and loves to play in the garden when I'm out working.

Vivian: How cute! Okay, do you remember any period of time when you felt really down or sad?

Sonia: Well, yes. After my divorce about 10 years ago, I felt pretty bad. I was tired all the time and just didn't want to do anything. It was hard to concentrate at work. You know a stenographer really has to focus on writing down everything that is said, and people can speak really fast. I had a hard time focusing.

Vivian: Did you go to a therapist or doctor?

Sonia: Yes, I did see someone. He gave me some pills. They were some kind of antidepressant, I think.

Vivian: Do you know what medication you took?

Sonia: No.

Vivian: That's all right. Did it help you?

Sonia: I'm not really sure. It was just a hard time. After a while, when I bought my new house and began gardening and hiking, things got better. So, I stopped taking the pills.