A member asked:

Do people ever recover from major depression?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Dep. recovery: With proper therapy, majority can remain in recovery phase for years.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Dheeraj Raina answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes, but chronic Rx: Major depression is an episodic but chronic illness for most sufferers. Most people with depression recover with treatment, but many are unable to sustain recovery because they stop treatment prematurely.

Answered 4/2/2016

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