Lifelong depression

Are any of the types of depression lifelong? Some unfortunate people suffer from depression all their lives. What causes chronic depression? There may be a sneaking suspicion it’s their fault in some way, which is not true.

Lifelong (chronic) depression is an illness that can be as debilitating as heart disease, and if untreated can even be fatal.

Dysthymia is characterized by longstanding depression symptoms where the patient is depressed more days than not for a period of two years or longer. People who suffer from chronic depression often experience life-long depression. Margarita Tartakovsky, M. Associate Editor and regular contributor at Psych Central.

Dysthymia, sometimes referred to as mil chronic depression , is less severe and has fewer symptoms than major depression. With dysthymia, the depression symptoms can linger for a long period of. As I’ve grown up, and gotten healthier (emotionally, physically, spiritually), I’ve had fewer and fewer seasons of depression.

Even when the seasons come, they tend to last weeks, rather than months or years. For most of my life I’ve struggled with social anxiety disorder, along with generalized anxiety disorder, OC and depression. During the worst of it, I was on strong medication and medical disability benefits due to my fear of job interviews. Major depressive disorder (MDD) is potentially a long-term or even lifelong illness for many patients, and maintenance therapy is designed to prevent relapse in patients with recurrent depression who have achieved remission.

Chronic major depression. Patients with chronic major depression continually meet the full DSM-IV criteria for a major depressive episode for at least two years. This situation is sadly common.

About of patients who develop major depression have not recovered in two years, while have not recovered after five years. The definitive answer is either comforting or appalling. Online Therapy with a Licensed Counselor. Available Anytime, Anywhere You Need It. The Time is Now to Put Yourself First.

So, some individuals will recover fully from their depression , while others may have to tend to manage their symptoms throughout their life. Depression is a mood disorder that has a range of trajectories. And there are experiences in between where depression goes into remission, or can relapse.

I have been dealing with depression for years now. Therapies, meds, being patient at mental clinics are not enough. For some, depression may be a lifelong challenge that requires treatment on a long-term basis. Talk to your doctor if you think you are suffering from depression or a major depressive disorder.

Hang in there and keep the faith. Although the above suggestions can be effective, depression that perseveres should be investigated further and seeing a Doctor to chat over any symptoms is a step in the right direction. WebMD explains what research has discovered about the causes of depression - from genetics to illnesses and medications to major life events.

Alexis Assadi Comments. While ketamine is not FDA-approved for depression , of the medications prescribed today are ‘off label’ for at least one use. Commonly-prescribed antidepressants are also rarely fast-acting—taking weeks or months before a patient experiences any relief from the debilitating symptoms of depression.

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