Can depression ever be managed with sheer will power alone?

In my experience is managed with a lot of compassion, understanding friends, interesting perspectives and a lot of kindness and patience towards oneself. Of course, diet, mindfulnees, profesional guidance and exercise are also key aspects. Also recognizing you have the power and the keys to manage yourself. But this you will not see it before you see it. And that takes time. So we're coming back to patience and staying with the process. When we are in a depressive state we don't really aknowledge our own pewer and ability to change something. We are yelling at ourselves and critisizing ourselves for being in that state. Loving mirrors and save havens can help us remeber our own beauty and holeness.

Yes. But that won't cut it for most of the people right? How? It's hard! Complicated. I can't stop doing this. It just keeps going back into my mind. This will be slightly long response V Read below for a better explanation of "Yes" Depression. From my standpoint, it's only you. Sure, there may be people involved or factors. But that doesnt mean that should cause you pain. Your will power, your mind is a really powerful thing that you must BELIEVE to trust on. Seems like you lost your hope? Can't believe in it? How? Well, FIND that beautiful part in your life. Happiness, what or where ever that is. If all things aren't looking so well, find things u can control. Such as, grades. Do your best, you may be a wreck, but if your grades soar, you will too! Weird, but anything that makes you happy. However Will power sometimes isn't enough tho. True, you do need your own strength, But dont be afraid to reach out for help. Help is a wonderful thing, that's how Haiti or areas hit with natural disasters manage to rise again as a proud country. From help and support! If you can't find any, you arent looking at the right place or where your searching isnt the perfect place. Its somewhere someone who will care and you will realize who it is. Sincerely, Astralshadow who believe in anyone who is facing depression. You aren't alone. Together, you will rise again. Be happy stay positive! A maze always have a opening and ending.

For some people, they can overcome depression alone, but others can overcome depression with the help of medication.

For me it is half will power, and half the support of people close to me, mainly my boyfriend though

If you don't want to step up and try to get better and work on it, then you won't. This isn't tough love, but honesty. Our motivation for getting better, is what drives our recovery, even with medication or with therapy, if an individual refuses to want to change for the better, then it's a tough one there, so yes, depression can be managed with sheer will power alone, but it is very subjective to the persons situation, sometimes intervention would be needed, but if it's minor cases, then a little self-motivation, and maybe assistance from online support groups like 7 cups can help.

I honestly think because each experience concerning depression is different and each person is different, will power is a good first step but there are so many factors that affect the coarse of treatment. In almost all cases I would recommend a support system. It makes you brave and string to have the strength to open up and reach out. Not weak. And although the support will never understand the cause of the pain, they really do care and will try as best as they can to comfort you while the pain passes.

I have experienced depression some would call "situational". This means it is usually precipitated by an event. I have come to understand what many, but probably not all, of my triggers are. It is first and foremost that I accept the depression as truly happening, and then take steps to reduce the feelings. Sometimes it takes a lot of willpower to look up and see that I need to connect with a friend and get some good exercise, preferably both! So I suppose this question connects with me as practicing acceptance of my circumstances and then being sure to follow the steps I have laid out for myself; which certainly can take an immense amount of effort and willpower to overcome.

Depression is an agonizing disease which, when left untreated - can wreak havoc on a person's mental state. While it may be possible to manage it "with sheer will-power alone", I would strongly recommend professional counseling. Trained professionals can not only diagnose this illness but can also help you work through it so that it does become more manageable. Many people are embarrassed to discuss such feelings with a 'stranger'; however numerous studies have concluded that 'going it alone' can be far more harmful. While therapy CAN be expensive, many insurance companies now cover most if not all of the cost.

For managing depression, I think its very important to share your inner feelings to someone whether it can be a therapist or your loved one as it weighs down on you. Seeking help is very important in managing depression as it provides you with the right help and direction you need to manage it. Always try to share your inner feelings to your trust or loved ones as they can really help you out and provide with right answers. Depression is something which need to be addressed and be acknowledged so never hesitate talking to someone about it.