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Natasha - who had depression and anxiety - became distressed at the prospect of having to deliver the oral assessment to a full lecture theatre.

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It resulted in distressed residents calling out from their beds throughout the day for help to get washed and dressed, and to go to the toilet.

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After bankruptcy proceedings, Madera Community is now owned and operated by American Advanced Management, a for-profit company that has made a business out of rescuing distressed and shuttered hospitals.

The mother of the 11-year-old said her daughter has been left anxious and distressed, and was worried about going out in public and meeting people.

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Today, Anderson is joined by Suede’s bassist Mat Osman, who wears a distressed black tee and statement necklace.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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