How do I know if I have completely moved on from my depression?

You never move on completely from depression since it is a disorder. You may have relapses but just know things will get better!

You start to feel emotions again. (This can usually begin with feeling negative emotions, then the positive emotions return as well.) When you have completely moved on from depression, you feel almost "whole" again. You're less broken, less unsure, and more optimistic or hopeful.

Moving on from depression is a great thing! While depression can be very overwhelming, the signs of overcoming it aren't necessarily as apparent. They can be small things, like newfound enjoyment in the things you used to like before depression, a different outlook on life, or even wanting to talk a walk outside. However, it's important to remember relapses can ALWAYS happen. Don't be upset if they do.

I am someone who has struggled with depression since childhood. About 4 years ago, I was finally prescribed anti-anxiety and anti-depressants. It took about 5 trial and errors of various dosages and addons until things began to clear up. Now, I canʻt say that depression has completely left me. Once in a while, I fall back into a relapse. Despite how alive I can feel, it will creep back. These feelings will probably resurface here and there for the rest of my life. But, I have come to terms with it. I am much more happy than before and I would like to call myself a successful testimony. Although these feelings resurface I know that I have moved on from it. Why? Because I feel an overall sense of liveliness. When I ever feel depressed, I know that I will get out of it. I know that happiness will come back, and most importantly I am able to believe that I have a purpose in life even when I feel like Iʻm falling apart again. I am able to take that struggle of feeling depressed and use it to make me into a stronger person who uses her experiences to guide her through life while continuing to improve herself. Moving on from depression doesnʻt have to mean that youʻll be happy for the rest of your life. Itʻs coming to terms with these struggles and not letting it interfere with your self-worth, self-growth, and overall well-being. But at the end of the day, the only one who can ever realize whether or not you have moved on is yourself. Trust me, youʻll know.

To know you have completely moved on from you depression you will feel better about yourself. You will also feel happier and want to go out and do things with the people you love.