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How many days/months should it take to cure severe depression. Can it be cometely cured?
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Please don't diagnose anything by yourself. take help of any professional and let them decide the extent and condition of problem.its treatment depends on individuality of person ,conditions,extent,and various conditions .so please consult any professional.
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Hello greetings! Treating depression depends on the severity of illness, medication, response of the patient along with duration of untreated illness and patients financial and other health factors. Usual course of treatment for depression is 2 years provided patient is having complete remission of symptoms for at least a period of more than 6 months.
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Hi, Depression is a treatable condition. The outcome depends on many factors, the symptom severity, onset, duration, frequency, personality, social and genetic factors, also the mode of treatment and motivation for treatment. One can start seeing improvement within 15 days, but treatment usually lasts between 8 to 12 weeks, with additional booster sessions.
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Medication ND therapy works together
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Dr. Rakhi Anand (PhD)
Psychologist
32 yrs exp
Delhi
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I can understand your concern and how you must be feeling .Treatment of depression usually takes a few months to recover, though it also depends upon the severity of symptoms and on the person suffering from it. Combination of medication and psychotherapy are useful for the treatment of depression. It is advisable that you consult a clinical psychologist for proper diagnosis and further course of treatment .You can share your thoughts and feelings to someone you trust, Try engaging yourself in healthy routine wherein you eat healthy diet and exercise regularly. Try to maintain a positive attitude by challenging the negative thoughts. You can also reach out to me through the practo app for further guidance and help.
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Maintain a thought journal, Practice deep breathing and Exercise regularly.
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Dr. Seema Sharma (PhD)
Counselling Psychologist
26 yrs exp
Delhi
Start the sessions of psychotherapy within three months you will start observing changes and in further course of action it can be eliminated totally.
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Ms. Purnima Gupta
Psychologist
20 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
The most important part of treatment is the patient's commitment to the therapy or medication. His regularity, ego strength and personality helps him get cured.
Yes depression can be fully cured with proper balance of pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy.
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