Is depression curable in the long-term? This really concerns me because I don't want to be running around in circles for the rest of my life.
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Nymph
he/him
- Jul 15, 2020
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Depression can be treated and managed but I don't think it's curable unfortunately. You can get much much better with therapy and stuff but it's not like it's gonna be 100% gone
Brick In The Wall
2M Or Not 2B.
- Oct 30, 2019
- 25,158
Bouts of depression are normal and everyone has them. Chronic depression is another beast entirely and yes for some it can be cured, for others (like myself) its been a lifelong struggle. You need to isolate what is causing it for you to begin treating it.
_Kaira_
This Isn't Fine
- Oct 2, 2020
- 825
'Ups' and 'downs'. They forgot to mention how intense and miserable the cycle can be.
Some stuck is a constant down.
Some stuck is a constant down.
Sinkinshyp
Paragon
- Sep 7, 2020
- 947
yes. depression can be treated and managed. Sometimes you might have to work harder to keep it under control, other times it will be easier. Don't be afraid of medication. It can truly help. educate yourself about all medication- they all have positive and negative to them. Sometimes you need to take a med for 4+ weeks before it regulates a chemical imbalance. So don't be quick to dismiss it. Try to keep positive people in your life. Every day tell yourself 1 positive thing about you- no matter how bad you might feel find 1 thing..
there are some resources listed in the above tagged threads one or more may help you as well.
there are some resources listed in the above tagged threads one or more may help you as well.
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Sometimes being happier or accepting one self is a learned skill. It can take time to change how we think and process, and I think it depends on the person and circumstances if depression every fully goes away. Taking it one day at a time, and letting hard days pass and be done helps.
