Posted by steve3211 on December 18, 2004, at 18:42:17
In reply to Treatment Resistant ( sorry a little long ), posted by MBAVON on December 15, 2004, at 17:38:29
I think we have a very similar situation. I had my first episode of major depression at the age of 19 for about 6 months then recovered and went on my merry way. At 26 another one which I also got over after about 6 months and completely went into remission. These were both brought on by changes in life style. At 31 I moved oversees and fell into a really bad depression for about a year so much so that I moved back to the states. I have been suffering with it on and off since then. I never took a/d's until this last year and feel that they have helped. I am currently on 5 mg of lexapro every day at 6 pm with xanax as needed (almost never). I also take fish oil and magnesium and a really good soft gel mult vitamin. I also quit drinking. This last year has been the best in a long time although even as I write this I am in a small slump (back somewhat depressed and anxious) which I think is due to the holidays. I am somewhat successful with a lovely family and don't have the life circumstances to explain this. I really believe we train our brains into this. When I was younger I recovered easier and was able to put it behind me. Now it has become chronic and as I am older more difficult to overcome. It is my honest belief that the longer you can go depression free then the more likely you are to stay depression free especially as you age. It is a real bastard to go 4 or 5 months feeling good and then feel depressed again for no discernible reason. Very frustrating. Sorry to ramble on.
Best to you - Steve
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