I'm afraid I've had many of the same reactions as Hooligan, and not the first nor even third type article I've read...been seeing more and more such 'findings' and their implications more disturbing in terms of how much I learn, read, try to moderate, try to control, etc my emotions. So yes, the initial knee jerk is despair. But that is also why I bring to people smarter than I too find more hope, and like others have mentioned, new possibilities for progress and more cure than just toleration of symptoms. I'm aware of the plasticity of the brain to overcome, but also the long term damage of depression and bpd on the various parts of the brain.
I'm discouraged and depressed and terribly tired. That does not help.
I will continue to seek and learn, but just wanted some extra input. I'm glad we can come to others that also fight this, to compare notes and encourage one another. It is hard enough already without more ignorance, stigma and lack of understanding and outright cruelty.
Thanks for all the answers and ideas and points of view...hope we can continue to share...
wys