Will I live with depression for the rest of my life?

Depression can be a lifetime illness, however, it can be managed. Different points in your life may surface different symptoms. At some points, you may not feel like you are struggling with depression at all. Other times may be more difficult. Situational factors can enhance depression. The best thing you can do is handle each day as it comes with respect to your depression and focus on self-care when it is needed the most.

In my experience the answer to this question is an emphatic "No". Thanks to a combination of skilled help from my psychiatrist, my clinical psychologist and (last but not least) my hard work, I think of myself as having recovered from depression. Depression is a word - it is not a life sentence.

Everyone is different, the main thing to remember is that you CAN live with depression for the rest of your life.

No. Your feelings of depression will go away eventually. It might take time depending on the situation but you will be happy again.

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No! Depression is very curable. With positive thoughts, a plan witha professional and a good support system, you can get over anything.

Maybe, it's impossible to tell. Some people will get rid of it and others wont, but that doesn't mean you can't be happy. With depression it's more about learning tools to deal with it and keep it under control, and I believe that anyone can do it with the right help.

I once thought that I would and this made the depression last longer. Suggesting something that may or may not happen causes it to lead more to the bad side. Use more time on getting better every time the depression rears it's ugly head. Focusing on other things that you enjoy can slowly take the pain away rather than using more destructive methods. Talk to someone; sometimes the best medicine is someone that cares and will listen to you.

Depression is and can be a long and hard journey. No, you do not have to live with depression for the rest of your life. There are ways to get better, always.

quite possibly, but it can become more managable with meds, counselling/therapy, and other forms of relaxation sort of things.