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Is there a proper cure for depression.Ie will there be a point in a depressed persons life where they don't need medication to function normally
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Without medication also it will improve
Depends on severity
Consult psychiatrist
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You need to continue Psychotherapy sessions consistently at least 3 sessions a year. Complete the home assignments.
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1. increase positive feelings
2. have a few goals and plan a mission to obtain them
3. find your strengths
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Hello,
Its absolutely important to keep your physical, mental and emotional health in check. If for some reason you find yourself lacking in optimum health, its important to identify the root cause of your suffering. Dose titration and psychotherapy then forms the essential part of treatment.
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Yes ofcpurse
But there’s no end to sadness like no end to happiness
Train your brain ia the game
Keep smiling
And don’t quit
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Yes, of course. Don’t go by. What people say because scientifically it can be cured with proper medication and therapy. So contact the right person for it. All the best.
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Yes, defiantly. Depression is mainly treated with psychotherapy instead of medicines.
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If you are consulting any psychiatrist at present then I would suggest to consult a psychotherapist
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You can cure your depression without medication even.
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Yes, it is completely treatable with proper treatment. The medications can be stopped completely when the illness is treated.
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Ms. Pallavi Bhaskar
Counselling Psychologist
3 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes. Medical intervention is needed when you are finding it tough to function in your daily life. It helps with managing your symptoms.
Psychotherapy helps you identify other ways to manage your symptoms, and also works on identifying and working on your thought patterns and thereby bringing about behavioural changes.
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you can contact a psychologist to explore this further.
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Ms. Swati Patil
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10 yrs exp
Pune
Yes till
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