Do you think you can fully recover from depression?!


Question: Do you think you can fully recover from depression!?
I've major depressive disorder with psychosis, when it gets really bad, but ive found a med that works and am getting my life on track!.

if you help yourself, do you believe you can go off medications and lead a successful life!? i am wondering because im filling my life with things that excite me, such as Army Rotc in college, psychology major, and criminology minor, as well as being by friends in college only 30 mins from home!.

i feel with my main goal in mind, and keeping myself occupied with good things, the depression wont get to me!. Do you think it can go away!? Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
Yes, I do!. You are taking the correct steps toward getting your life on track!. Stay positive and keep yourself active, eat healthy and surround yourself around healthy and positive people!. That's great that you have a medication you feel is working, continue on!. Keep believing that it can and will go away, it may take time so don't give yourself unrealistic expectations!. Live day to day and look toward your bright future!. Best of luck to you :)Www@Answer-Health@Com

No, I don't agree with that at all!.
I am the opposite(bi-polar) and would never ever go off my medicines!. I have had bi-polar disorder for about 12 years!.
I also don't think it can go away!.
I have a great doctor and see her regularly!.
Even though there are times that I feel fine I would call my doctor if the symptoms were to come back!.(racing thoughts etc!.)
I have also been hospitalized and never ever would wish that experience on any one!.
I have a good support system of friends and family also!.
Good luck if you think you can treat yourself!.
Don't try to treat yourself for something that is serious like depression!. Get a professional doctor's opinion!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

It just depends!. Some people have 1 major occurrence of depression in their life while others will experience it continually or reoccurring!. The most important thing is to talk with a doctor and if you are on meds, do not quit abruptly!.

How do I deal with depression!? I keep a journal at
http://mylifeanditsdiscontents!.blogspot!.!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Why do we get sick or depressed!? Is it because of a lack of drugs!? How silly!. Don't get me wrong!. For a very small percentage of people, anti depressants are a life saver!. For the rest of us, recent studies show that they don't work any better than a sugar pill (see article below)!.

Abraham Lincoln suffered greatly from depression all of his life!. That doesn't mean you have to!. Depression can be treated naturally without drugs!. Click on the information below to discover some ways that you might be able to do this and be a survivor!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

I dont think you can recover from major clinical depression - but you can learn ways to live with itWww@Answer-Health@Com

I think if you are on a positive path from your depression then yes, eventually meds may not have to be an option!. Www@Answer-Health@Com

Yes!. Depression is also a thought process!. One that can be overcome!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

I think so!!! And I think you are on the right track!!! Keep taking your meds until your Dr!. says and go back if you relapse!!

Always remember to GET HELP if you need it!!!!Www@Answer-Health@Com

Yes, but stay on your meds and speak with your doctor often!. for me the right med was the key!. Cymbalta!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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