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Can you ever fully recover from a major depressive illness?
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Yes, but: Although major depressive illness involves recurring episodes many people live essentially normal lives despite the illness. The major trick is to recognize and treat recurrences as early as possible, long before they become full blown depressions and to treat depressions to the point where they are fully relieved when they do occur.
Answered 5/21/2015
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