Hi Everyone!

I'm brand new to the group.

I'm 34 with spontaneous NF that resulted in the loss of one of my
eyes and extensive facial surgery. I'm married with two kids
(neither have symptoms).

My first question is - through the use of medication I have just
reached a level phase of clinical depression where I am feeling very
good and coping very well. At my first meeting with other NFers (I
have not had much contact with others throughout my life) I was told
that it seems clinical depression is common but they aren't sure why -
whether is societal, a direct syptom of the disorder or a result of
all the tracer dyes they use during the CT Scans and other X-rays.

What has been other people's experiences? My doc says that it
appears my depression has been around for a long time and that I
probably will have to manage it with medication for quite some time
(we did try to reduce the meds after the typical year to year and a
half that someone needs to learn to cope with depression).

Glad I found the group - ciao!

Sandra