[Lika Li]

What you think about it?

Thanks

[wa(o)rrior]

Hi Friend

I wish there was a magic pill that can eradicate this dreadful illness. but unfortunately there are only temporary fixes like anti-depressants. Lifestyle changes could be a cure but are we willing to do that? we have become dependents on comforts that we can never imagine life without them.

I know people who have had severe depressive episodes that didn't return once they were over. Usually they made lifestyle changes to lower their stress levels and make sure to eat right, exercise, and practice good "mental hygiene".

I also know a few people whose depression only shows itself when they are having large life stresses and who go on and off medication.

Then there are many whose depression seems to become chronic with only short breaks (if they're lucky) when their mood feels "normal".

I don't know if these are the same brain conditions.

It's nice to know that not everyone who has a major episode of depression ends up dealing with it for the rest of their life, though.

[gayleggg]

I haven't found a cure yet. I've tried many meds and some help but not for long. I wish there was a cure, then maybe I could feel normal for a while and maybe have some fun.

[arundelle]

Apparently, for people who were abused as children, a stable loving relationship can counteract depression so much so that it can be a cure. Sounds lovely. Improbable it would ever happen for me, but lovely.