Is it normal for depression to come back? I felt like I worked through it years ago but now it's back.
babyface
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Sep 22, 2015
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Definitely normal, often depression comes in waves, or if someone has experienced it before, it is more likely to resurface. This is not at all out of the ordinary and you should not feel bad about yourself, seek help, and you can definitely work through this again.
Anonymous
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Nov 6, 2015
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Of course, you will experience many relapses in your life time, the only difference is you will be more prepared for the next. Depression is going to be very difficult to get rid of completely. But there's fight in you, I know you're going to be able to win this.
Katie77
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Nov 23, 2015
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Yes it is normal and pretty common! It's usally referred to as depression relapse. Depression is often cyclical or triggered by an outside event. Your depression coming back is absolutely not a failure on your part. You are a survivor and you can work through it again. If you do not already have a counselor, try going to https://therapists.psychologytoday.com/ to find a therapist near you to help you work through it.
Anonymous
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Nov 30, 2015
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Depression is a lifelong disorder. You will have ups and downs but just know that you will have better times.
Anonymous
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Apr 25, 2016
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Yeah it is perfectly normal. In fact, one of the facts about depression is it never really goes out. You can feel normal for a long period of time, however, any triggers may pull you towards the depression. Depression is not a switch that can be closed on and off. It comes due to triggering thoughts/ memory.
Anonymous
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May 23, 2016
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Yes it is normal. It's most likely the stress that you are going through right now. Try and relax and maybe tell someone about it so they can help you go through this so you're not alone.
WildFree94
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Aug 23, 2016
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Depression never really goes away, it's just managed. Sometimes things happen in our lives that can set us back a little bit in our depression recovery. It is best to speak to a professional if you're feeling bad again, and identify the triggers.
Anonymous
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Sep 26, 2016
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Depression often comes back but just because it comes back doesnt mean you can beat it again as you have beaten it once so you are able to do it again
Nymia
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Jan 3, 2017
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Yes, this is normal. Anything can bring back depression. I once went several years before becoming depressed again for a different reason. It's ok if it comes back, take your time to work through it and do you.
Anonymous
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Jan 10, 2017
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In my experience, it did come back. However, I felt like I was more prepared and able to overcome it easier than I did the first time. Just remember it doesn't last forever and you will get through it.
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