Will You Always Be Depressed?
One of the reasons people with any type of depression do not want to try to get help is because they are afraid they will be shunned for the rest of their lives. Depression is a mental illness, but an illness is an illness. It can be temporary or chronic.
Which leads to the next point of why a depressive may be reluctant to seek help. They may be convinced that any mental illness cannot be helped. “One nuts — always nuts!” They may also be convinced that their particular case is hopeless, so what’s the point of spending the time, energy and money seeking professional help?
The Point
The point is that there are no hopeless cases (as Dr. Abraham Low said). Also, just because you have depression does not mean you are doomed to be miserable 24/7 for the rest of your life. There are many options available to help relieve the suffering and eventually find some enjoyment in life again.
Having a mental illness like depression does not mean you have a major character flaw. It does not mean you have been cursed by God. It just means you have a mental illness. Any illness can be treated — whether it’s the symptoms or the root cause.
Riding the Wave
Depression is a great sea of frothing emotions. Getting treatment through medications, therapy and behaviorial changes can help you learn how to swim this sea. Although you can certainly feel exhaisted and think you will sink, you just need to try to relax and float.
So, metaphors aside, the answer is no — you won’t always be depressed. There wil be setbacks, but there will also be good times ahead.
Hope this helps.
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