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Posted by Phillipa on June 16, 2010, at 12:37:37
Or another symtom that something wasn't right. Trying to put together a picture. Thanks Phillipa
Posted by obsidian on June 16, 2010, at 12:52:38
In reply to What age were you when first had anxiety depressio, posted by Phillipa on June 16, 2010, at 12:37:37
as long as I can remember I have dealt with a lot of anxiety, from childhood to now. depression?, well that's hard to say.
definitely as a teenager, probably before.
Posted by chujoe on June 16, 2010, at 13:55:17
In reply to Re: What age were you when first had anxiety depressio » Phillipa, posted by obsidian on June 16, 2010, at 12:52:38
I was six years old.
Posted by mellow on June 16, 2010, at 14:02:52
In reply to What age were you when first had anxiety depressio, posted by Phillipa on June 16, 2010, at 12:37:37
I probably had symptoms that were misdiagnosed as ADHA and behavior issues as earlier as 7 or 8 years old. I got my first depression/anxiety diagnosis and started my first AD when i was a senior in high school. Been in therapy and on meds on and off ever since. So most of my life with symptoms, but only 10 years adequately diagnosed.
Posted by Phillipa on June 16, 2010, at 21:15:35
In reply to Re: What age were you when first had anxiety depressio, posted by mellow on June 16, 2010, at 14:02:52
I'm seriously hoping for more responses as I see a trend to TRD. Symptoms starting as children. So three isn't enough to draw a small conclusion. Also how did you know what did you experience in your minds. Children view the world differently I'd think than an adult. Anyone else see a trend? Phillipa
Posted by Huxley on June 17, 2010, at 0:53:05
In reply to Re: What age were you when first had anxiety depressio, posted by Phillipa on June 16, 2010, at 21:15:35
Hi Phillipa,
Always a shy kid. Developed social anxiety disorder at 16-17 years of age. Not a sign of depression until I was 25.
Posted by Tony P on June 19, 2010, at 5:56:31
In reply to What age were you when first had anxiety depressio, posted by Phillipa on June 16, 2010, at 12:37:37
Anxiety when I was six, principally social. Mostly situational (school problems), but age 5 is the last time I remember felling completely happy.
Depression is harder to pin down, but I think (looking back) I had low-grade but continual depression from my early teens on. Not diagnosed until I was in my late thirties.
Posted by europerep on June 19, 2010, at 9:24:08
In reply to What age were you when first had anxiety depressio, posted by Phillipa on June 16, 2010, at 12:37:37
too young to realize I needed help, and now it seems too late :(
Posted by Dan_MI on June 21, 2010, at 6:08:30
In reply to What age were you when first had anxiety depressio, posted by Phillipa on June 16, 2010, at 12:37:37
18 years and 6 months.
> Or another symtom that something wasn't right. Trying to put together a picture. Thanks Phillipa
Posted by former poster on June 27, 2010, at 14:12:43
In reply to What age were you when first had anxiety depressio, posted by Phillipa on June 16, 2010, at 12:37:37
I had SCT (sluggish cognitive tempo) since I was born. I had one panic attack at age 4 when my father told me that "people never wake up if they die" LOL.. (I swear this really happened).. OCD at age 11. Then full blown daily panic attacks at age 13 resulting in agoraphobia and social phobia at age 16+. I'm so happy this forum is anonymous!
Posted by DocRon on June 27, 2010, at 14:59:19
In reply to What age were you when first had anxiety depressio, posted by Phillipa on June 16, 2010, at 12:37:37
I started having panic attacks/GAD when I was about 11. At 5 I was DX ADHD ans was scripted Ritalin. "They" suspect that methylphenidate may have been what "brought on" the severe panic/GAD.
I was 16 when I finally read up on it. I was correctly DX and put on Prozac and Xanax.
These days I take 6mg Xanax and 60mg Cymbalta per day. All seems to be a lot better (except when I'm running out of meds!!!)
DocRon
Please note: I am a PhD and NOT an MD! Don't listen to anything I say.
Posted by Phillipa on June 27, 2010, at 20:17:37
In reply to Re: What age were you when first had anxiety depre, posted by DocRon on June 27, 2010, at 14:59:19
Doc Ron you don't have to be a medical doctor it's our experiences that are important. I'm seeing a pattern of young very young anxiety of various forms. I'm sure all the nose wiggling I did when a child was a form of anxiety also. Come on more replies. Thanks to all so far. Phillipa
Posted by capricorn on July 1, 2010, at 6:33:19
In reply to Re: What age were you when first had anxiety depre » DocRon, posted by Phillipa on June 27, 2010, at 20:17:37
I was 13-14 when social anxiety first appeared and 15-16 when first signs of depression appeared.
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