Posted by Elizabeth on May 17, 2001, at 14:39:57
In reply to Re: I'm a little scared of these drugs... roo, posted by stjames on May 15, 2001, at 13:10:12
> Studies indicate the with 3 or more relapses/ episodes(of depression) the depression is chronic and felt to be life long.
Yes. The odds of recurrence are thought to be about 50% after 1 episode, 75% after 2 episodes, and 90% after 3 episodes. The severity and frequency also tend to increase with recurrences.
-elizabeth
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