Posted by yesac on July 16, 2003, at 10:56:22
In reply to Re: How do I survive? Some BUTs to consider » yesac, posted by noa on July 15, 2003, at 17:19:36
>and apparently, the earlier in life depression is treated, the better the chances of preventing later episodes and preventing worsening episodes. I had gone a lot longer than you with untreated depression, so my course was bound to be worse. YOu have the advantage of being young, of starting treatment earlier. If you can find the med combo that will help you get your depression under control, you will have much better chances of a better recovery than I have had.
The earlier in life thing is something I've thought of as possibly good or possibly bad. I guess the possibly bad is that I think the earlier you "get it" the worse your prognosis is. I don't know if I just made that up or not, but I compare it in my mind to schizophrenia. People who show earlier prodromal signs or who have always had some weird pseudo-schizo problems as a child have a worse prognosis generally than those who just have a sudden breakdown. And that's what I think about depression like. I had early signs and it just got worse and worse, though I've never really had a breakdown so-to-say. On the other hand, I do think it's good that I'm getting treatment young and can hopefully get on top of it in time for it not to ruin my whole life, though I'm sure it will always be there.
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