Posted by stjames on June 12, 2000, at 12:12:18
In reply to JohnL/Cam: Full remission is a dream, posted by shar on June 10, 2000, at 21:51:56
> This is the first post I've seen that has given me hope of full remission of depression. I thought the best it would get is how I am now--head above water but not much more.
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> Thanks!!James here...
I would say that if you have had several bouts of depression that your depression is chronic, ie for life. However this does not mean you can't treat it and have it go into full remission. You need to remember that remission is not a cure, the remission is because of the meds you take. I have been in remission for years, like since 1985. I tend to have break thru depressions every 5 yrs and a change in dose or meds quickly brings me back to normal.
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