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Can depression be fixed?

I have depression. Can depression be fixed?

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Depression can be cured for some, but for most it becomes very manageable with both therapy and medication. People often have episodes of depression and will not necessarily feel depressed 100% of the time. With treatment, the episodes can be shorter, less intense, and less debilitating.
Hi, creative and somatic therapies can be incredibly effective for managing depression and relieving symptoms. If you are in the United States then you can search for a provider who is licensed in your state. If you are within California - I have availability to accept new clients - please visit www.sylvansart.com for more information and to contact me directly.
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Greetings! Thank you for your question! Can depression be fixed? As individuals, we can heal from depression, and depression can be overcome. There are different interventions that are essential in order to heal and overcome depression. The different components that need to be addressed are not just on a psychological(mental) level when it comes to depression but addressing the physical, emotional, environmental and even social are just some of the components that I am speaking of. What I mean by this is that depression affects all of those areas. Therefore when a therapist assesses and then provides therapy to assist someone that suffers from depression, it is necessary to identify the physical ailments that may be contributing to it such as unhealthy lifestyle patterns. Current stressors and past trauma that can impact one's emotional state that triggers depression levels. Overall, it is essential to understand that as human beings, we are not to be fixed as we are not robotics. However, we can heal, recover, overcome and it is a process, but it is possible. I hope that helps. Thank you again for your question and it is my intent that it helps to provide hope to provide more understanding. Be well!
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Depression can be managed not fixed through counseling and if worsen behavior medication.
Hi! Good news is depression is very treatable with evidence-based therapy - consider looking into CBT therapy with a trained provider.