I've thought about this myself and the thought kind of terrifies me. But. In my short time (compared to some) in having the illness (about the last 15 years) it has gotten worse. However, I think it's still an individual case by case basis.

It's a stress triggered type of illness. At least, my episodes tend to be centered around times of extremely high stress. So... I'm just assuming. But it just goes to assume that as you get older the stresses you have to deal with don't stop and they only get worse.

The stress I faced in high school was far different than the stress I faced in college and different from the stress I face as a 30 something mom with a full time job. The stress never really stops... I'd imagine.