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Major Depressive Disorder
How long does major depressive disorder last with treatment, it's been 7 years since I have it, pls tell still how many years to get complete recovery from depression?
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Use a journal, write your thoughts in a diary. Know your emotional thoughts and things that lead you here.
Light therapy:- Take morning sunlight and go for a nature walk. You will feel better.
Do Exercise and take a proper balanced diet. Overeating and fasting are not a solution to your depression.
Meditation will help you to declutter your thoughts, reduce overthinking and calm your mind.
Talk to loved ones who understand you. You can also do audio recording to pour all your thoughts into it.
Follow hobbies that relax you. Example:- painting, gardening, dancing etc.,
Donât isolate yourself. Join any community to busy yourself.
Take 7â8 hours of proper sleep. Neither oversleeping or less sleep will make your condition more complicated.
Make future goals and restructure your thinking in proper direction. Like What you will do the next day, week or end of a year. Make a long term goal and work toward it.
Donât take estimated steps. You are a brave fighter. This shall pass. Donât give up on yourself.
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Consult Psychologist /Psychiatrist
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do yoga, go for a walk and engage in a gym activities.
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Treatment usually continues till 6 months to 1 year after complete remission of symptoms. But if symptoms re emerge.while medications are tappered medication may continue for years
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psychotherapy session
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Please start therapy as well
Be consistent with medicine
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No body can tell exact time but if youbare still symptomatic after 7 years you need to take a revised treatment
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There’s no fixed number of years for recovery. Even after 7 years of depression, you can still recover with the right treatment. It would be helpful to review your previous treatment and response, as the approach may need to be adjusted.
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A consultation with a psychiatrist can help assess where you are currently and decide what treatment approach would be most suitable for you.
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Please don’t lose hope just because this has been going on for years. Long-standing depression can still improve significantly with the right treatment. Do not stop or change medication suddenly without discussing it with your doctor.
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Hi, usually 1 year. But depends on the comorbidities. Consult online
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Thank you for sharing this. I know it isn't always easy to talk about personal struggles, so I'm glad you reached out.
I would recommend a detailed psychiatric consultation to understand the underlying cause and discuss the best treatment plan for you.
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