Posted by johnLA on July 1, 2012, at 13:10:27
In reply to Depression that worsens with age?, posted by Bryn B on July 1, 2012, at 10:21:32
i hope not bryn.
i am in first ever depressive episode. i am still hopeful that it will end at some point.
sorry that you are finding things harder. but, i also am beginning to believe that is the case in life as one gets older, depression or not.
losses, regrets, health issues, etc. these are all part of the life experience as we age.
have you tried talk therapy at all? i have found it mostly useless so far. but, i continue to go because the 'experts' say that is what i should be doing.
also, be careful here at babble. i mean this with respect; it can be toxic because people (like me) have been struggling for so long that it can really bring you down sometimes what people write. at the same time, the support is wonderful. i guess a catch-22 in many ways.
it scares me when i read about people that are 'lifers' when it comes to mental issues. that does not have to be everyone's experience.
hang-in there.
john
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