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What happens if you ignore depression?

I am a 26 year old male who was diagnosed with depression. What happens if you ignore depression?

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It may become chronic And harder to treat. The best is to treat until complete resolution of symptoms whether with psychotherapy, medication or a combination of the two.
If you ignore depression, the illness may affect your ability to function and enjoy things that you like to do.
Take a look at this link.
https://www.everydayhealth.com/depression/symptoms/depression-symptoms-you-shouldnt-ignore/
Also look at:
https://depression.com.au/the-main-points/what-if-i-ignore-it/