I am 39 and have been dx about 1.5 years ago. Before it was just depression and waaay before eating disorder. This past year has not been stable at all- mainly depression and irritation.

Maybe it seems worse bc I know there is a dx so I am paying more attention. Maybe it seem worse bc for about a year or so I was self medicating with pills and alcohol. And the year before self medicating with sexual behavior.

I don't self medicate with anything anymore...reading back in old diaries from past 10 years when I only wrote in depressive moods not much has changed.

So my answer is yes and no- I am so much help!