I've suffered from depression for the best part of 10 years, since I was 12-13ish I guess. The only thing is, I'm not always depressed anymore. And unless something major happens, it's not as bad is it can get. The only time I get severly depressed to the point where it pretty much disables me is when I have a bad relapse. It's not always there, but sometimes I feel a bit down, but its never as bad as it used to get. And I can't see a major relapse coming on unless something pretty significant happens, so what do I class myself as?
Because while I still have depression, I don't 'suffer' from it so to speak. So does this mean I'll never be recovered, because it could come on anytime. Am I in recovery until my next relapse? and whats the difference between 'in recovery' and 'recovered'???
I'm a bit confused I guess haha!