Posted by sailor on September 4, 2003, at 11:55:56
In reply to is this a life-long disease? , posted by marip on September 1, 2003, at 15:35:22
Your question brings to mind a quote I saw once: "Hope for the best; prepare for the worst" I don't take this to be pessimistic at all, rather an acknowledgement that we can never know for sure what's around the bend...but an attitude of hopefulness (and optimism), however difficult to maintain, will always carry you further than pessimism and despair. Food for thought. P.S. I've been dealing with my depression for 30+ years. I still don't know if it will be "for the rest of my life." Best wishes. Sailor
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