Does depression ever go away?
I've had depression for a long time, but I think it's just gotten worse, it just kills me inside. I wish I could just make it go away. Is there anything that you can do to help with it
Does depression ever fully go away?
It depends on the nature of the depression (clinical), the underlying causes and your own psychological framework.Reactive Depression is a normative phase in many people when confronted with a life-changing reset of outlook. It could be the loss of someone or something intimately enmeshed with your self-perception (bereavement, culture shock, conviction, divorce…), or it could be to an extraordinary difficult time of challenge (war, cancer diagnosis, torture, abuse…). This phase is when the mind “resets” at turning points in one’s life, attitudes, priorities. The mind is overwhelmed by an event/circumstance and turns inward, confused as it reconfigures, questions one’s very essence. In most cases, in a year or so, one comes out of it, perhaps with the worse symptoms allieviated with medication. The benefit is that the depression was a phase of profound reengineering of one’s persona, hopefully revealing a more mature, resilient, kinder you.Endogenous Depression, unrelated to any life event can occur. Some people are prone to repeated depression in life (Audrey Hepburn and Richard Burton are two famous actors who “battled” depression in life at a time that effective, safe medication was unavailable.) This could in cycles or in various mood disorders. If it is since childhood, one may not even realize that one is chronically depressed. A not uncommon form is Post-Partum Depression or clinical depression brought on by childbirth and may require placing the infant in another relative’s care. This depression requires medical treatment as it is beyond the normative range of human behavior. Most respond to a serotonin-agonist over a period of weeks, once the right choice of agent and a suitable dose is reached. The time to recovery depends on the individual circumstances.This type of depression can be a lifelong proclivity but if you will learn to recognize when your feelings are at the early stages of a depression so that you can immediately see your MD or psychiatrist. However, in normal circumstances, your spirits regain strength and you rejoin your friends, family and colleagues. It can be kept at bay.In a minority of cases, clinical depression does not benefit from serotoninergic drugs and surgical techniques may be necessary (electroshock, deep brain stimulation, vagus nerve stimulation..)
Does depression ever fully go away?
I've been depressed for so long, I pushed everyone away and hated myself, I dragged through life putting on a false mask of happiness but what really ate me at night was the fact I was so alone. What was the point, depression and loneliness were a lethal combination nobody knew I was in bed all day instead of college, nobody knows I gave up all sports because I'm depressed not busy, I didn't go out because I was depressed not at work, I didn't want anyone to know. I almost did the unspeakable and I decided to get help, the lonely wait and then the disappointment that I spent so much money on something that didn't really help me after quitting on that I tried everything, art, sport, running, and my friends didn't give up on me, I met up with them and got back in the game, I'm happier now. I don't even care about what happened, that I messed up college, that some broken books cant be mended I'm keeping busy and socialising, I becoming normal again, however I do have my days, when nobody knows what I do and I just last in bed, the world moves and I continue sinking, I just seem to recover quicker and know I need to force myself to do things, even talking sometimes can be exhausting and there are a lot of silent breaks, I'm just wondering if I'll ever fully recover or is it just something I have to deal with and if so how do I tell my friends and family who have just been there for me without knowing, I know I'm lucky but I still feel sad and empty for no reason.
Does anxiety and depression ever go away?
My friend, I know what you mean, and I am so sorry for you. I've had severe depression for many years, and I'm usually afraid to leave the house. Every night I go to sleep hoping not to wake up, and every day I wake up disappointed. I know exactly what you mean, and I am so sorry you're going through it. I've tried numerous different medications for the depression: Abilify, Mirtazapine, Wellbutrin, Vibrid, Brintellex, Prozac, Lamictal, Lithium, Latuda, and some others whose names I've forgotten. Nothing has worked yet. I say all that not to depress you further, but to encourage you: there are many, many medications you can try, and most people get some relief from at least one of them. The fact that they haven't worked for me, we'll, my psychiatrist and I are still working on that. You didn't ask for any advice, but I'll offer some, in case it helps: go see a counselor. Don't start with a psychiatrist; they're expensive, and a counselor can help you a lot. Some people can recover to some degree by seeing a counselor. Especially one who can teach you how to meditate. And if it doesn't help you with your depression, there's still a benefit: you will have built up some trust with someone who can refer you to a psychiatrist, rather than you having to pick a name out of a hat. I know I'm not the best salesman here, given that neither therapy nor psychiatry has done much for me. But I just want to give you an idea of the help that is available to you. Most people do get some benefit. I'm really sorry for what you're going through. I wish you peace and luck.
Does depression ever just go away on its own?
Aurelia, depression can go away but not without total AWARENESS. The thing with depression for me was that things over the years were always CHANGING! Symtoms changed, ways of coping changed, things that caused me anxiety changed. It wasn't til I really started being serious about changing myself that I saw some real improvements in my behavior/awareness. I have to be honest it took some TIME but it was well worth it. I did take meds to get me thru it and I learned as much as I could. I read books to help depression, I read books on meditation, relaxation and the brain. I googled many things to calm my mind. I listened to drs and therapists even when I didn't want to. That all being said I did read and hear things that were silly to me but I kept going. I did switch drs when I wasnt comfortable with them. I just kept moving forward. Don't get me wrong it was not easy I cried A LOT! I was never considered bipolar but hey I would have enjoyed the high happy times over my constant depression and crying episodes! YOU really need to get to the root of your conflicts. Which could be quite simple or just deep layers of negativity from your past that are still gaining momentum from bad habits? As you have already experienced distractions like school can temporarily give relief but if you don't learn to see yourself differently your depression will probably come back? So if you are prone to depression don't fall for IT. IT won't go away unless you make it and that takes work! Choose what is best for yourself, know yourself. PS you are ahead of most already! : )
Does clinical depression ever go away?
Wake....please don't take any of this info posted as serious, but with that said, AND MEANT! Maybe all you need is to re-think your thinking patterns. Honestly, check out the book by Vernon Howard, The Mystic Path to Cosmic Power- really weird title, but it is FULL of AWESOME information. I don't know that it can help the clinical depression, but it will help in many ways! Really, check it out.....best of luck!
Will my depression ever go away?
I'm only 16, and I was diagnosed with having major depression, stress, anxiety, and an adjustment disorder in late 2009. For almost a year I was going to therapy, and it helped a little, but not much. I stopped going to therapy in August 2010, and was seemingly happy until about February of this year. I thought it had gone away, but now I feel like it's back. I've always got a headache (I've been tested for brain tumors, and things. Found nothing.) I've been staying up all night until mid-day running on only 2-4 hours of sleep, constantly crying and wanting to be alone and lashing out on everyone. Although I don't cut, or anything of that sort I do find myself wishing I was dead or wishing harm upon myself. I don't have a suicide plan either. I don't take medication for depression. Sometimes I appear to be happy, which is why I know my mom won't believe me this time. She barely believed me the first time. I know that I shouldn't be isolating myself and what not...but I just don't want to be around people. AT ALL. Now that all of that is out of the way, I was just wondering if it will ever go away for good?
Does depression ever end?
I'm 59 years old and have suffered with depression since I was a teenager. So, in my experience, the answer would be no. There are good psychiatrists ( and not so good) out there who can help you navigate the ups and downs. Do the work of finding one, while you are feeling relatively healthy. Be willing to change medication if the one you are taking isn't working well. Educate yourself about the potential causes of,or factors in depression. Sciencedaily is a great site to read articles on mental health. (ex- lots of studies on the importance of gut health relating to mental health. Take a good probiotic! ) Take care of yourself (as well as you are able)- healthy diet, sleep, exercise. Depression is manageable as long as you are willing to stay in the fight against it. I'm currently taking a medication that has kept me stable for over a year. I hope it continues to work well, but just in case, I check in with my psychiatrist every couple of months. If you are still having difficulty, look into changing your medication and/or finding a new psychiatrist. Don’t settle for just “"getting by”.You should be able to return to school and feel good again. It will get easier.