Posted by stjames on June 12, 2000, at 17:15:32
In reply to Re: JohnL/Cam: Full remission is a dream, posted by Greg on June 12, 2000, at 13:01:10
> > I would say that if you have had several bouts of depression that your depression is chronic, ie for life.
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> Good morning James,
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> Hope everything is well with you.
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> That is a powerful comment my friend, and I must say that I disagree. Having watched my Grandfather battle Cancer, and having worked with Cancer patients who have had several bouts of the illness and then go into full remission for the rest of their lives, I've seen that these things can happen, and believe that it has to be possible with depression as well. I know I'm comparing apples and oranges here, but...
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> Forever the optimist, I suppose.
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> GregJames here....
I would point out that remission in cancer is caused by cutting out the cancer or killing it with powerful drugs. It is standard to call depression cronic if someone has several bouts.
It is important to realize that depression often comes and goes and if not treated it comes back stronger each time, getting more diffucult to treat. It is a powerful statement but it is accepted that people who have had several bouts of depression in their life are cronic.james
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