Shouldn't I be able to get over depression on my own?

Yes, however it takes a lot to get over it on your own. You can get over it on your own but it's important to know you don't have to. Any listener on 7 Cups of Tea is here to help you with your depression and we can possibly make it easier to deal with, or completely demolish this feeling of dysphoria.

everyone is different, i'm sure some people get over it alone but i know from personal experience without the support from my mum and a psychiatric team i really don't think i'd be here today. i was in such a dark place that i just couldn't have made it by myself

Sometimes you need to ask for help. There is nothing wrong with asking for help the world itself is hard to concur on your own. Friends, family, doctors and myself, we are all here to help you.

No. The support of those around you is so vital with things like depression. They can help recognise your negative behaviours before even you can, and help to stop them spiralling.

It is possible to overcome some stages of depression, but not everyone is invincible. If you truly need help, please seek it out. Don't always assume you can do everything alone, sometimes a shoulder to lean on can save your life.

No. Depression is an illness. You wouldn't try to recover from a broken leg or pneumonia alone. It's the same concept.

Yes you could, if you have the disposition you can do it, but it's so difficult and it's easier when you have someone that helps you and understand you when you are through this

Many people cannot get over depression because they let it build so much. If you catch it early, it can be conquered. Depression is like a cancer, if it cannot be removed then sometimes you need another method of removing it.

Personally, I don't think depression is something most people can get over on their own. People suffering from depression often need support and motivation from others at the start in order to pave their own way to recovery. I know I still need to be picked up and dragged along sometimes, when I was alone I struggled deeply. I don't know how every person feels but I know many who have been freed from the grasp of depression with support from those who love them

Well, not really. You should look for help because depression is something really serious and it can be hard to get over it by yourself

If you can, it is great but most of the people cannot do it on their own. When a person is in that state, he/she sometimes cannot see a solution or help himself/herself. That's why such professions as therapists, psychologists and psychotherapists exist - to help us to deal with things that are difficult to cope on their own.

Yes, you can but sometimes, people can be in need of support from other thus not being able to get depression over by themselves.

Thats a really hard question. Shouldn't is a harsh word. For some people, yes, with enough time their depression might pass on its own. But why prolong the suffering. Depression is often associated with feelings of isolation and loneliness. That is why asking for and receiving support from others can be part of the process of recovery in itself.

No. Depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain that controls thoughts and behaviour to some extent. You can not be expected to just command your brain to stop overproducing chemicals you don't need.

Depression is a monster, it takes hold of a person and takes away their passions and personality sometimes. It is incredibly difficult to deal with and there is no fix all method, it's whatever works for you. You certainly do not have to fight alone, fighting sometimes means using the help of others if for no other reason than to talk about what might be causing it or wade through your feelings out loud. You do whatever you can and don't put any pressure on yourself to get over it any "right" way because there isn't one.

no, you can get over depression. Trust me! I did it, I did it and I recovered. Be patient, practice self-love everyday and keep in mind that you're not alone in this

Honestly, most people don't. Needing companionship in order to get over depression is just the nature of the illness. It isolates us, so in order to get rid of it, we have to no longer feel isolated.

You should NOT be able to get over your depression by yourself. I most certainly did not without the support of my friends, family, psychologist and psychiatrist.

Depression is a mental illness and is best treated with medication and therapy. You are not weak or faulty for not being able to do this on your own.

Getting over depression on your own is a very hard thing to do. I tried this when I was going through my hard times a couple years ago. If you hold in your feelings to long and don't talk to anyone, it will make things way worse then you have to be. If you have advantage to talk to someone, take it. They're there to help you for a reason.

If your depression is something you think you can handle on your own then by all means thats the best way. But if you think that it is overwhelming you or that you are lying to yourself then please seek help.

It is possible, but depending on the severity, You can't just get over it. As someone who has depression, talking about it with someone you trust helps a lot!

no not all, depression can be incredibly hard to overcome on ones own, although its not impossible either. Depression can feel like you have to control over your own mind and your actions.

Not neccesarily. I got over a lot on my own but everybody is different. It takes real courage to realise and ask for help. You should not be ashamed to have tge support of others. Unity is a great and powerful thing

I think (i'm not a specialist but i think i have it :-D ) U can tame it by yourself track ur feelings and trying to be social ( I have a concept i used to fear the rejection of people so i was shy then i said i'll try knowing people and if they rejecting then i've reached the same point i'd have reached if i continue to be shy ) anyway i'm now a promotion head in a student activity , :-D Search for friends 'love but be careful too :-)

Shouldn't I be able to fix my broken arm on my own? Doesn't that sound ridiculous? Depression is an illness, not a personality flaw.

It's not always easy to battle depression on your own. There are resources that are available to help battle depression but sometimes it's hard to do that unless you reach out to family, friends, and your community. Also when you are depressed you don't necessarily think about feeling better, you only focus on those things that make you feel unhappy. It's hard to get better when you are doing this.

Depression is a state of mind. Technically, the power of one's mind is that it can develop itself to think that it is alright. However, practically it takes a strong will to do so and a lot of determination. So. you can get over depression on your own, but it is easier to be helped by someone. Besides this, someone's help might mean that you won't fall into depression so easily again.

Depression requires the love and support of those around you to help lift you up and make you aware of your full potential.

Not necessarily. Sometimes the depression can be very severe and trying to work it out on your own can be like falling deeper into the same web. Then one begins thinking that they're no good and can't even help themselves. Of course, if you're taking the initiative to get better and begin recovery, that's great because your involvement and willingness is important. Psychotherapy is highly recommended so that recovery may be lasting . Medication with psychotherapy works best for persistent, moderate-severe depression. And for the most severe cases, ECT [Electroconvulsive therapy] or electroshock treatment is tried out. So to answer your question, yes, you can try to get over your depression on your own by trying to really recognize where the faults lie and informing yourself more, reading self-help books, making an active effort in doing things that relax you and trying to observe the mind and its thought process. Most often though, and this happens with me, we get tangled up in a big ball when we go at it alone. A little help and support is never harmful! So don't beat yourself up if you can't get over your depression all alone; it is often a very deep-seated illness and hard to shake. But keep trying and seek help because there is plenty out there. Don't lose hope.