A DOCTOR who suffered from depression for years died after setting himself on fire, an inquest heard.
Retired GP Andrew Guion, 63, of Churchill Close, Arnold, was found dead at his home by firefighters on June 13 last year.
The inquest heard how Mr Guion had suffered with depression for many years and had tried to kill himself once before in 2004.
In the months leading up to his death he had recently lapsed into a deep depression, and, with his wife's help, he had enlisted the help of the crisis mental health team, run by NHS Notts Healthcare.
Station manager for Notts Fire and Rescue Service, David Stevenson, investigated the scene and concluded that the most likely turn of events was that Mr Guion had disabled all the smoke alarms, poured petrol over himself and set himself on fire with matches while his wife was at work.
Notts Deputy Coroner Heidi Connor praised the actions of the crisis mental health team, who she said reacted quickly after his lapse and provided much-needed support.
She also praised his wife Jane who had prompted her husband to seek help on a number of occasions.
If there's something troubling you, or if you know of someone who is struggling with depression or anxiety then get in touch with the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90.
