A member asked:

How long does a major depressive episode last(average) without treatment?

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Dr. James Burns answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

The answer to that: is dependent on so many variables that there is no routine answer. Proper psychological therapy is essential to dealing with depression. Medication is only an adjunct and may not even be necessary. Seek out a good therapist before you let it go on too long.

Answered 7/8/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Extremely variable.: There is no average length for a depressive episode.

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