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Age and Depression?

TLDR: Age and Depression?
In a forum thread discussing the progression of depression from a young age into adulthood, users shared varied experiences: - **Shortie** highlighted that her depression surfaced in her mid to late 20s, exacerbated by a mentally abusive relationship, and noted that while her depression worsened with age, it became easier to manage. - **Soulwatcher** expressed a lifelong struggle with depression that intensified over time. He mentioned some relief after quitting video games but still faces daily challenges. - **Lee** described a fluctuation in his depression, stating it became both worse and better as he aged: less frequent but more intense episodes. - **Krissycakes09** shared a straightforward decline in her mental health, with depression worsening since being diagnosed at age 12. - **burtie** offered a perspective on managing depression by engaging in soul-nourishing activities like eating well and treating others kindly. Overall, the thread reflects a consensus that depression often worsens or becomes more complex with age, though individual experiences with managing symptoms vary.
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Lammchen

If you've been diagnosed with depression since a young age, do you find that it has gotten worse as you get older, about the same or are you doing better (hopefully)?
 
I was never diagnosed with depression at a young age, it wasn't until I was in my mid to late 20s that I became aware that I was depressed but that had a lot to do with the fact that I was in a mentally abusive relationship at the time.

Unfortunately, that has left me with some mental health issues one of them being depression so I would say it has got worse since I got older but I am finding it easier to manage.
 
I have been depressed all my life with it getting worse as I age. Quitting video games has helped some but I'm still depressed almost every day.
 
I have also been diagnosed since a very young age (about 7 or 8) - it has gotten worse...and better as I got older, if that makes any sense at all.

Less frequent but more severe.
 
Lee said:
it has gotten worse...and better as I got older
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Not me my depression is 100x worse now that I am older. I have a lot more worries especially having rent, buying food etc., I am on a fixed income which doesn't leave much money for anything else.
 
I genuinely believe in doing things good for the soul to relieve depression. Just eat good food, be nice to your parents , and live gently
 
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