Shouldn't I be able to get over depression on my own?

No. In my experience with depression, it is such an off and on disease. Without the support of my family, friends, and my therapist, I would not be here. Everyone needs support, especially when you are going through a tough time.

There was a time when I went through depression. The worst thing about it was that I felt so lonely.......I felt like I was alone and didn't matter at all. That made me feel worthless. I was able to overcome it with the help of my family. I don't know where I would be without them. In my experience depression can't be cured alone. You need someone to tell you they care. That you matter. Because you do. You deserve it.

Not neccesarily. I got over a lot on my own but everybody is different. It takes real courage to realise and ask for help. You should not be ashamed to have tge support of others. Unity is a great and powerful thing

Not necessarily! Sometimes depression is too much to handle on your own. You can't face everything alone, and it's ok (and important) to ask for help. Mental and emotional disorders aren't just having a bad day, or week, and getting over it. They are a condition that follows you for your entire life - they're a part of you, and you will likely need help to get over them. And that's fine.

I think (i'm not a specialist but i think i have it :-D ) U can tame it by yourself track ur feelings and trying to be social ( I have a concept i used to fear the rejection of people so i was shy then i said i'll try knowing people and if they rejecting then i've reached the same point i'd have reached if i continue to be shy ) anyway i'm now a promotion head in a student activity , :-D Search for friends 'love but be careful too :-)

Shouldn't I be able to fix my broken arm on my own? Doesn't that sound ridiculous? Depression is an illness, not a personality flaw.

It's not always easy to battle depression on your own. There are resources that are available to help battle depression but sometimes it's hard to do that unless you reach out to family, friends, and your community. Also when you are depressed you don't necessarily think about feeling better, you only focus on those things that make you feel unhappy. It's hard to get better when you are doing this.

Depression is a state of mind. Technically, the power of one's mind is that it can develop itself to think that it is alright. However, practically it takes a strong will to do so and a lot of determination. So. you can get over depression on your own, but it is easier to be helped by someone. Besides this, someone's help might mean that you won't fall into depression so easily again.

Depression requires the love and support of those around you to help lift you up and make you aware of your full potential.

Not necessarily. Sometimes the depression can be very severe and trying to work it out on your own can be like falling deeper into the same web. Then one begins thinking that they're no good and can't even help themselves. Of course, if you're taking the initiative to get better and begin recovery, that's great because your involvement and willingness is important. Psychotherapy is highly recommended so that recovery may be lasting . Medication with psychotherapy works best for persistent, moderate-severe depression. And for the most severe cases, ECT [Electroconvulsive therapy] or electroshock treatment is tried out. So to answer your question, yes, you can try to get over your depression on your own by trying to really recognize where the faults lie and informing yourself more, reading self-help books, making an active effort in doing things that relax you and trying to observe the mind and its thought process. Most often though, and this happens with me, we get tangled up in a big ball when we go at it alone. A little help and support is never harmful! So don't beat yourself up if you can't get over your depression all alone; it is often a very deep-seated illness and hard to shake. But keep trying and seek help because there is plenty out there. Don't lose hope.

Sometimes, you can. But you should always go to someone for help. Have someone there that can guide you. Its tough to carry so much weight on your own shoulders. Having people there to support you and keep you up is essential.

Yes, you have the ability to get over depression on your own, only if you fully understand what is troubling you.

It is a serious mental illness, so professional help may be needed. You can seek out a guidance counselor, therapist, psychiatrist etc

No. Unless you're sure you can do it with time. I did it all on my own, and I almost wish I hadn't. Seek help, do it anonymously if it makes it easier for you, but don't do it on your own. Please talk with someone and let them know what you're feeling like, let them know and maybe they can help.

I go to my Safe Spot. Its a quiet & beautiful running water ! RELAX and think it out ! Take An hour if you can to think of the things making you sad or upset, Why they are bothering you so much?? Are They That Serious? How to better yourself and your situation!!!

i would suggest otherwise...yes you might be able to control it..but the built in will more often than not catch you off-guard driving you further deep in the pit..realize it's not your fault..can a cancer patient be expected to cure himself..get help..depression is as legitimate an ailment as any..and sadly the one so left un-understood..

Getting over depression is very difficult, especially alone. In most cases, you need some help from others to make it an easier process.

Depression is a major problem faced by youngsters these days, it can be due to one cause or a combination of causes. It has claimed many lives, as suicides. The major problem with depression is that people don't realize that its just a disease like a fever or a flu, and it can be treated medically. If you know you are suffering from depression the first thing you should do is talk about it to your parents or your loved ones. They are your well wishers. Next you should consult a psychologist immediately. The psychologist is a professional and is trained to treat people suffering with depression. Along with the medical advice, you can try to motivate yourself by doing things that you love, setting a short term targets and working hard to achieve them. Having a purpose in life gives you inspiration to go through the hardships. Depression is a serious problem and you should never take it lightly.

Some people can. That's why 7cup.com was created, but I'm sure they realized that talking to others worked better than talking to a computer.

Everyone gets to the point where they need some help from someone else. That's not a weakness. Depression is such an all consuming illness that it might be difficult to deal with it on your own. Remember that it's okay to let someone in and let them take care of you for a while

Although depression can show up with many similiar symptoms in different people, everyone is still very unique as to how they respond to methods of working with depression. I don't know if "getting over" is the best wording, as depression can be life-long and/or recurring for some people. I know that for myself, (dealing with depression for around 15 years) even when I find I am feeling low again, and even with all of the tools I have from years of support/therapy, I still find that I need help from others to work on the effects that depression has on me and my life. It is great if you can learn new skills to help out with depression on your own, and just for ongoing maintenance of your mental health. Even with doing things on your own, you might still find that you need outside help, and that is a good thing! Finding help in others places shows strength, so never feel that you have to go through depression alone.

Everything is possible, so of course yes you may be able to recover on your own, but a little push from someone else can do wonders :)

It is a lot harder to do it yourself because talking to family or friends or a professional help a lot

I did'nt. Don't worry - the reason is that you cannot be truly objective - you need someone's help for that.

Oh no, it is almost impossible. You yourself are dealing with the depression, it is very hard to recover without family and friends to help you

For me, that was a tactic that I tried to use but I wasn't strong enough on my own. So I called on my friends and honestly it was the best decision I've ever made.

i think you can but it would be very difficult and you would have to be very open minded and learn to be positive

I have the personnal believe that no one can get out of depression by itself. Professionals, friends, family, even a talk with a stranger can be helpful. Of course a big part of the recovery is done by you, but why doing it alone where you can find help around you ? Every little things are important to get over depression but finding the good poeple to support you is a very big part.

No one should ever have to get over depression by themselves. You could potentially are add more undo stress on yourself. Depression is not something to feel ashamed or embarrassed by.

I used to ask the same question. Based on my personal experience, I would say that getting over depression on your own is a lot harder than if you seek help. I was depressed for 9 months before I reached out for help, and I got over depression after some therapist appointments and telling my friends about my feelings. I would say look for self-help resources (check out the 7cups depression course if you haven't) but also try to reach out to people you trust if at all possible. Understanding people makes it all so much easier.:) --depression survivor