Patient’s family says doctors initially cited depression before later diagnosis

Multiple outlets describe the same personal account from Natasha and Gary Young of Berwick upon Tweed. In 2022, the couple says they receive a phone call with what they describe as an unexpected diagnosis. The account states that Gary, 51, had begun to show changes in his mood and energy, which doctors first characterized as depression after he “slowly” lost his “spark.” According to the story, Natasha felt something was not right even after the initial assessment. The couple says the eventual diagnosis that followed changed their lives, though the provided excerpts do not specify the medical condition, the timing of diagnostic steps, or the treatments involved. The reporting presented focuses on the family’s perspective—highlighting that an early depression label preceded a later, different diagnosis—and emphasizes the impact on their day-to-day life. No additional corroborating details, medical specifics, or independent verification are included in the excerpts provided.