According to Dr. Guyuron, "the presence of stress could be one of the common denominators in those twins who appeared older." Antidepressant use was associated with a significantly older appearance. Researchers said it may be that depression itself increased facial aging, or it’s possible that use of antidepressant drugs relaxed facial muscles in a way that increased the appearance of aging.
(Age 64. Twin on right suffers from depression, and appears older)
In other words, if the misery of your divorce doesn't age you, your attempt to treat it with Prozac might.
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The sun is also a huge factor if I am not mistaken.
Oh, I don't know. I'm on an anti-depressant and people think I'm WAY younger than I am when they see me.
Rocket, truer words have rarely been spoken: the sun is probably the biggest contributor to aging.
Mags, I've been on an antidepressant for quite some time (since Clinton was Prez, in fact) and would have no problem if it made me look like Benjamin Button. Well, I probably would a tad, but I think you get my point. In any case, I think I look pretty good for a guy who God (my higher self?) once put through the wringer.
You know, looking at that set of twins, I hope I don't look as bad as EITHER ONE of them when I'm 64...
I could care less what I look like now, I got married.
and depression can take years off your life, so it's a fair trade, imo.
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