Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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Recovery?

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Is it possible to recover from Major Depression?
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i pray everyday that there is. hugs to you donna e
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I think it is but I also think it may relate to the cause of your depression.
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I believe that some forms of depression have a recovery... but I also believe that other forms are more like a chronic illness that has to be managed- but that does not mean you can not have a healthy full life again.
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I believe for myself it is. I think the causes are different, and that is the predictor of possible "recovery"
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Yes I think it is possible. There are various forms of the illness, but I think if you want to get better, there is a way of improvement
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Depends on the situation and what your general outlook on life was before it happened. It's like when you graze your knee, and your pain threshhold will be different from one person to the next... Obviously that's not a good comparision - but depending whether or not this is depression-PTSD or just simple depression then the results will differ. With things like PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) which can act like long term depression, might take a lot of help to get through.

I think generally speaking a lot of us probably could, you just need the first part of that willpower to push you along. without it, you have nothing.
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yes i think its possible!!!!

but i think its difficult, sometimes treating the depression can make us live nomal live but not cure it...my depression is being treated and i live a somewhat normal life but its not cured....sorry i dont feel like i helped at all....

i do think theres hope in medicines and therapies....they are always trying to find new ways to treat depression...you never know the cure could be just around the corner....
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