Posted by Bryn B on July 2, 2012, at 9:00:02
In reply to Re: Depression that worsens with age? » Bryn B, posted by SLS on July 2, 2012, at 5:11:01
scott-
interesting that it presents differently. I was more angry/irritable/impulsive as a teen. in hindsight, that seems bipolar (or just teenage angst!). I didnt seek treatment until my 20s/college when I started having breakdowns.
now, in my late 30s, my symptoms are all over the board, but more importantly I just don't function anymore. I teach and write, and was teaching pt until a couple of weeks ago and just couldn't continue. I now have the sadness/depressed mood w/ anxiety AND memory impairments. no doubt years of benzos (a lot of benzos) and other meds added to the memory loss.
sorry to over share. it's been really hard and people who havent experienced this simply don't get it. Its affected my family greatly.
thanks,
b
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