- Hollie McEwen fell into depression after suffering from severe psoriasis
- The ‘beautiful, vibrant’ 28-year-old had first class honours degree in nursingÂ
- She was found hanged after she became tormented by the skin condition
- Inquest heard skin condition played a ‘large part’ in what she decided to do
- Medical professionals had prescribed her drugs to help combat depression
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A health visitor with a first class honours degree in nursing was found hanged after she became tormented by her severe skin condition.
Hollie McEwen, a dedicated professional, first suffered psoriasis as a 12-month-old but it eased with treatment.
However, it later reappeared due to stress and the 28-year-old became so depressed she took her own life at home.
Her father Andrew told an inquest: ‘Her condition played a large part in what she decided to do.
‘She was a beautiful, vibrant young woman who felt she couldn’t deal with the condition. She felt this was the only way out.’
The Doncaster hearing was told she had suffered from bulimia as a teenager. Her family believed the eating disorder stemmed from her ongoing issues with her skin condition.
Her mother Wendy said: ‘Her skin condition played a large part in her problems as a teenager and when older I feel this was at the root of all the problems.’Â
Hollie McEwen, 28, hanged herself just two days after she had sought medical help for her depression
Ms McEwen, pictured, had been prescribed drugs to help combat her depression
Hollie’s body was found just two days after she had sought medical help for her depression.
She had spent a long time writing several letters to loved ones which were found in a bin.
Her father, who saw her the evening before the tragedy said: ‘She was a happy, young woman who enjoyed her work and social life but she kept everything very close to herself. We had a good laugh on that last night and there was no indication she was unhappy.’
Mrs McEwen said her daughter, who lived in Scawsby, Doncaster, had treatment for psoriasis over the last few years involving hospital stays and steroids after suffering anxiety attacks.
Hollie had enjoyed a family holiday in Turkey but was ‘down’ after being given an anti-depression drug by her GP which failed to lighten her mood.
‘She was an intelligent, determined and organised young woman,’ she said. ‘I told her to keep going with the tablets and give it time.’
When told about her daughter’s death she said: ‘I was in absolute shock. Her death has left a large hole in our family. I still can’t understand why this has happened.’
Hollie’s brother Andrew told the inquest: ‘She was a happy young woman who enjoyed her work and social life. She kept everything very close to herself.’Â
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