does depression ever really go away by itself?

[lovesbrightpink]

Because of things that have happened, and not dealing with them right my faince is depressed. Sometimes life is stacked up against him. One thing after another. He got an amazing job today. I am just wondering if depression ever goes away by itself. I know the answer I am just hoping for the best.

 

[pockleberry]

I think it depends on what is causing the depression. If it is cause by situations then if the problems were solved then i guess the depression could lift on its own...

But with most people there is some chemical aspect to it and other deep rooted believes and issues that need to be delt with before you are truly healed. I know that some people do get through depression without professional help but from my experience and other people I know it is better to get help than not.

Hope that helped and made sence...

 

[PrairieGurl]

I think it depends on what is causing the depression. If it is cause by situations then if the problems were solved then i guess the depression could lift on its own...

But with most people there is some chemical aspect to it and other deep rooted believes and issues that need to be delt with before you are truly healed. I know that some people do get through depression without professional help but from my experience and other people I know it is better to get help than not.

Hope that helped and made sence...

Yes Pockleberry this does make sense!!!
I agree with what you have shared

Deep seated, or everyday issues must be dealt with to free one from depression. If not these issues grow within us and cause much worse situations and depression in our lives.
Lack of chemical depression (or Medical Depression)almost all the time need a replacement of these chemicals in the brain, to bring us to a 'level' place in our thinking and actions. Meaning medication is needed to replace these missing chemicals in our brains.

May you and your guy get thru this time. May it bring you closer together.

s & s,
Wendy

 

[burn97]

I agree with both Pockleberry and Wendy

Depression, needs to be treated like any other illness. If you ignore the disease, the symptoms aren't going to just go away. At best they can be covered for a while, but eventually, it'll be back, and usually worse.

 

[burn97]

btw:
Congradulations on going back to work Wendy!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[rushingwind62]

Because of things that have happened, and not dealing with them right my faince is depressed. Sometimes life is stacked up against him. One thing after another. He got an amazing job today. I am just wondering if depression ever goes away by itself. I know the answer I am just hoping for the best.

There is several kinds of depression, so yes it is possible for depression to go away on its own. I too agree with the others.

From the sound of it though many things are keeping you fiance depressed, so he may need some counseling and anti depressants to help him get through this time. But that doesn't mean he will always be on meds. and then again counseling may be the only thing he needs. It just varies from person to person and only a licsened therapist and or psychatrist can really determine that. So I recommend he get help if he is willing....praying for both of you and God Bless You....Rush