Question 1

is it possible to have depression come and go?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is: Depression takes many forms which may be experienced as coming and going.  Sometimes it is in reaction to a situation and ends when things are resolved.  Other kinds of major depressions will develop, go away for a while, and then return.  Some depressions come and go based on the seasons.  Although depression often goes,away, you should still seek help for it if you are feeling really down.

Question 2

does post partum depression come and go with pregnancies?

Accepted Answer

Ppd: Yes if it is short lasting without consequence and mother receives good support. If mother is known with long lasting depression, then it is not PPD but result of ongoing depression which can be more severe than just ppd.

Question 3

at time wake in d night mentally feeling time is flying, am gonna die,  nervousness, feeling everyting is going rong, no positivity. is it depression?

Accepted Answer

Get a physical: exam from your doc to rule out or identify chemical or hormonal issues.  Then consult a mental health professional to sort things out.  If one is not available consider speaking w/a prudent spiritual leader or aunt or uncle.  Peace and good health.

Question 4

does depression go away?

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Typically yes: Depressions can resolve or diminish spontaneousy but that can take months or even years. Talk therapy and/or medication help depressions resolve faster and more completely. The goal of most treatment is to achieve a complete remission.

Question 5

will my depression ever go ?

Accepted Answer

Feeling Good: There are several types of depression.  Reactive depression occurs as a result of loss and eventually we adjust.  If one does not adjust or if the cause is not clear certainly seek professional help.  "feeling good" by david burns is an excellent self-help book based on science.  Don't let the thickness of it intimidate you.  Take it bit by bit.  The very best to you. Don't rely on medication only

Question 6

how to come out from depression?

Accepted Answer

Depression: Depending on the type of depression & duration, what treatment if any, have u had before, and what is your support system like. Supportive psychotherapy & thorough evaluation is needed first.

Question 7

does depression come on suddenly?

Accepted Answer

Generally not: The emotion of sadness can certainly come on suddenly, in response to loss or hurt of some kind.  The illness of depression is very different. Depression involves changes in energy, mood, sleep, appetite, and interest -- and generally involves a more gradual worsening and feeling of stuckness.  The person needs help to move through.  Sadness is painful, but can usually relent on its own.

Question 8

can depression eventually go away?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In some cases depression may eventually resolve without treatment. Some people have one episode of depression in their life and others have recurrent depression. After 3 to 4 episodes of major depression, life long treatment is normally recommended as a preventive.  If you have depression & it is not responding adequately to medications - let your physician know. Talking therapy is also important.

Question 9

can depression make you go crazy?!

Accepted Answer

Crazy is not a word: It causes all sorts of trouble to use everyday words interchangeably w/ medical terms. We all do. It's never good. There are depressions w/ psychotic features. The misery of the depression is not likely to be what 'drives' the poor soul 'crazy' however. It's also possible that psychotic symptoms can make you feel hopeless. In any case, get help if you're depressed. It does work. Try therapy 1st.

Question 10

i am going to depression i believe.

Accepted Answer

Depression: If you feel depression is coming on then reach out to someone.  Start w/a friend or family member and then see a mental health professional to learn strategies to help yourself.  See a book called "Feeling Good" by David Burns for some self-help.  Peace and good health.

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