Can depression be lifelong?

[Vineta Sexting]

Depression is lifelong. What isn't lifelong is being debilitated by it. Medication may work for some, but not for others. One style of counselling may work for one, and not another.

I've had a few episodes over the years, including a decent length of time within a rather toxic relationship, and I managed to find a really good psychologist who helped me develop strategies to reduce the thoughts and feelings that drove my mindset in those periods.

I'm nearly 9 years free of relying on medication to flatten out the peaks and troughs, and have recently seen signs of it in someone I really love. That long journey has started, and I'm really proud of them for taking those first steps to help themselves.

I can feel how hard you’ve worked to get through those dark times, and that strength is truly powerful.

 

[Goodstuff36 Bon truc in french]

Well I am one of those problem people you hear about backstabbed all the time girls say they love you and then run off with the nerdy mummy's boy can't ever find a dance partner etc when a policeman explained to me there is a thing called atmosphere vrs behaviour and if a person moves to a different atmosphere things usually get better like a change of football club.
Like pretty woman movie go out try on some new clothes you don't have to buy them go see a movie or even go to a bar and with the help of the bar person invent your own cocktail or spend the afternoon in the library listening to music or go fishing.
There are groups of people whether they be carlton or Collingwood or part of a gay church group get the jollies putting people down don't let them win figure out who's causing the issues and get rid of them and there family and move on there are some great people out there plenty of good places to enjoy and explore.
Pills make you very unwell new day new atmosphere new friends get out there get refreshed and hydrated a change is as good as a holiday.