Is depression forever?

I spent 30 years fighting , and loosing to depression, and then I found a doctor who treated the symptoms rather than the name. I take an anti psychotics. I know that sounds odd but I was so very angry, at the point of white rage, it was with me always and I do not know what caused it but the medication works so well that I feel normal for the first time 5 years ago and have been OK ever since. In my case I almost believe it was a chemical unbalance as chemicals have cured it and therapy and anti depressants never did just made me feel like a zombie

Personally I think depression is a lot like an addiction. You might be able to withstand it, treat the symptoms or ward it off but it is still ever present within you. You might go years without problems but then suddenly boom you are suffering with it all over again. Of course a lot depends on whether you are talking clinical depression or just situational depression. Situational depression can be cured because it stems from what is happening at the moment around the person once the situation is resolved the depression is gone and they might not ever have that problem again. Clinical depression is very different. It is usually deals with many things and not just that time period. There is usually far more causing it like chemical imbalances for example. For that I don't think it can be cured at this time. Remissions can happen but one is ever reminded it's there waiting to creep up again.

It only is if you let it be. You have control over your depression and you do not know it. First step to getting over depression, get out and doing things. Get a job if you do not have one. That will get you over your depression. Do things that make you feel good.

There's no final answer to your question. As with all "mental" tings depression is very different from person to person. Some people get over it, some have to struggle with it all their lives.

I wish I could tell you. I suffer from depression too and lately its been bad but its been especially bad lately because I am not stuffing my emotions down with food anymore and its very unpleasant but hoping in the long run it will pay off. Personally I am not sure if you can ever be truly completely "cured" but there are ways to deal with it and to live a happier life. Honestly, I shouldn't be even offering advice because I can't say for sure but that is what I think.

How you describe it, is exactly how I describe it, but as a black cloud hanging over me waiting until my guard is down before it creeps in. I suffered depression on and off from 18 until I was 27, I am now 34. I just got so fed up of taking medication for it that I decided to try and control it myself, I knew how I felt before it came and so I just did that. I have managed well up until the last year, but I think that it is starting to creep back in. I just hope it goes away again!!

It depends on what kind and how deep the depression is. There are depressions classified as psychiatric illness or injury which are then caused by traumatic experiences or it can be an abnormality itself. If its that, I'm pretty sure that there has been programs made for people to be cured bit by bit. But, If we're talking about the depression you come across generally speaking in life. The cure for it, is having the courage to actually stand up in your feet and move on. Depression is one of the consequences in every obstacle we come across. It is part of the downfall but also then becomes the part of standing up. Itself is a part of its cure, or the discovery of it.

Can't say if its forever but it remains for a long time for sure

I've been in several depressions in my whole life but i did recovered. It's a psychological matter that it can heal thru the mind and thru thinking. Being optemistic and pray to HIM from above are one of the many ways to get over depressions.

They say time heals all wounds.. So why can't be depression. There is nor reason for someone to lock herself because o depression we have to brave in every obstacles as they are lessons in our lives that makes us stronger.. Diversify to things that can make you occupied at times and slowly you are teaching yourself to live normally and worry free

I think everyone has experienced depression in one form or another in their lives. I had post partum depression after my son was born. I took it out on my husband though..not the baby. I didnt see any of the warning signs. Depression isnt like being Bi Polar or mental illnesses like that. Its very common and it depends on the person who has it. Actually let me rephrase that. It depends on the person who realizes they have it. Most people wont ever label a horrible weepy week as being depressed. There are many different forms. And their are many different medications. Personally I went on prozac for 3 months after I realized there was something wrong with me. I went off the meds and upped my vitamin B 12. Its a matter of how you handle it. I think its just something everyone goes through at some point. Some may have it more often than others. I highly doubt anyone can say they have never been really sad or have never cried in their life. It just depends on the severity. I wish I was happy 24/7....lol..I'm sure my husband does too :)

Well lets get to some basics about depression: first off there are many types or degrees of depression. Some can be cured, and some can only be controlled. Sadly as a medical provider it is not easy to determine which type you may have. This takes plenty of time, talk therapy, and medication treatment. If you do happen to suffer from depression my best reccomendation is seek out a psychologist, for therapy, and a psychatrist for diagnosis and medication. Your typical family practice doctor may not be as versed in all the symptoms of specific mental disorders. It is not uncommon for patients to have their diagnosis changed and treatment plan changed as well. The reason for this is more information is uncovered about the patients symptoms thus causing the doctors to rethink what you may or may not have. Keep up with treatment, and remember that just because you may feel great on your meds, does not mean you are cured. Continue the treatment your provider plans out, and only manage meds or treatment with their advise and recommendation.

Technically it can and will be cured. It takes medicine, and many psychiastrist visits, but it does well. It's the whole idea of breaking down ones self and then building them back up to manage well and less stressful in society. Awesome discussion.

I have a friend who's been depressed for 1-2 years and now seems to be good...the only aspect is that sometimes, I believe to not falling down again he has assumed this behaviour, appears just like aman who knows everything, can do all etc....I don't care because I believe, as I said, that's a form of self protection and for him it works....other people I know are still depressed and seem they can't go out...it depends from what you really want to do and from tha cause of your depression, in my opinion

I have been depressed most of my life. As noted above it does lighten up and come back. I think if your truly cured it s gone forever. However, in my case, I think it's cured so I stop the treatment to soon. I fool myself into thinking I am cured, but am not.

i think that it can be cured.. and not by any medicine or anything like that i think if you sit down with someone talk to them and etc.. over time it will become less and less until they are no longer depressed so kind of like theorpy