What If Your Depression Can’t Be Cured?

It’s scary, but please don’t panic

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There’s no escaping the fact that depression is an awful illness. I’ve described my experiences and some things I do when I’m feeling low. I’ve also made my case in support of medication. At the moment, my medication is working as well as it ever does. At some point I will have another bad day, or period, and I believe I’m suffering from dysthymia. I’m in contact with my doctor who is there to help if I need her. So if you get help, can your depression be cured? Always?

After you’ve felt this way for months, it understandable to worry that you’ll feel this way forever and that your depression can’t be cured. The question is, is that possible? I’d love to say no, but I have had depression for over twenty-five years, so I have accepted in my case, it’s here to stay. I don’t want that to sound bleak, though. I am not depressed all the time, and there are weeks and months at a time where I feel almost normal. Or at least, not so depressed that i’m more aware of it. I consider my dysthymia to be almost my default level so if that’s all I feel, i’m normal.

My medication, this blog, my husband, my sister, and my cats all make me happy and comfort me when I’m at my worst. I shower, brush my teeth, and even have a skincare routine. I’ve got a job that I’m doing well at, and my…