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How long can depression last?

I have depression. How long can depression last?

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It depends on many issues. It's important to consider each person individually.
Depression can last for weeks, months, or even years if untreated, but with treatment, many people experience improvement within a few months. For more information, please contact your mental health provider or, if you are in Texas, schedule an appointment with Mid Cities Psychiatry.
Answer depends on the cause. If situational average 6 months.
If lifestyle related it lasts until lifestyle changes are made.
There are many variable that can impact during and progress of depression. The environment, emotional skeletal makeup imprints, health issues, acceptance, meds, etc.
The Key is a commitment to improvement .