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

Depression can be a very nasty thing, and the best quote I've seen accuratelt describing this mind state is the following: "It's like drowning. Except you can see everyone around you breathing ." I do believe with the proper determination and mindset one can overcome any object and that is the beautiful part of the human mind; sometimes it dips, and sometimes is rises. However, as with all issues, there is a point where the problem becomes too severe and wild and before we know it we are in a bigger hole than we initially started in. That is also okay, because we're not superhuman. I say do what you can to combat depression, but if it comes to a point where you believe the feeling is increasing and you feel helpless, then by all means latch on to someone. As soldiers lean on one another, as family lean on one another, it isn't out of the ordinary for humans to rely on others to carry us at times. We are only human, and it's a beautiful thing.

Not necessarily! Major depressive disorder is caused by a lack of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is what keeps us productive and awake. This is why depression saps not only mood, but also motivation, appetite, energy, and senses. Depending on the severity of your depression, lifestyle changes like exercise and diet can help. But ultimately it's best to reach out to a mental health professional, or -- if this kind of care isn't available to you -- to find community support. Trying to get over depression on your own can be a very isolating experience, so it's better to connect with people who are going through the same thing.

No, you deserve to be helped. I'm sure you have the strength to do it, but no one should go through tough times alone.

You could get over it by your own , because there aren't always good people around. But that's why i am here , i am here to help you go through it, listen to you.

Depression is not something that you can recover from alone. It is so important to have people who care and support you to help you each step of the way. x

It is possible to get over depression on one's own but it is very difficult. The lack of motivation and enthusiasm can make things harder for the depressed. That is why they might need someone to rely on. They need to eb supported as the state of the person can go worse if they feel forsaken.

There's nothing wrong with not being able to get over depression by yourself. Let's compare it to flu (because depression is a illness, of course). You might be able to fight the flu yourself, but if it gets worse you have to visit the doctor and take your meds so you can get better. There's nothing wrong with that.

Not necessarily. Why would you want to solve it on your own if you know there is help available? What do you need to prove by solving it on your own?

Some people can, and others cant. Doesn't say anything about them as a person, but you need people at some stage in life, with or without a mental illness.

Depression is a debilitating condition. It affects not just our mood and behavior, but our judgement as well. If we do not receive the help and the comfort of others, especially those who have tackled the condition, we are forced to fight this alone. Combine the feeling of being alone with a lack of judgement, and the consequences can be disastrous. We sometimes require the aid of others, that's why they are there.

Can you get over the flu on your own? Or any other disease? Depression is not a phase: it is an illness and it requires help from doctors and experts.

It's almost impossible to get over a depression yourself. The human can't live on his own. We need others to survive. We need to socialize or we will lose our mind. When you are suffering from a depression, a loneliness feeling can get the boss of you. You feel like no one cares, no one understands. We isolate ourselves from the world and the people on it. This is an extremely normal reaction, but it's extremely unhealthy. You can't do everything yourself. Psychiatrists and therapists are qualified to help you get through this. Your thoughts are too focused on the bad things to be able to help yourself. These professionals can help you to see the good things in life.

Depression is a disease which is treatable both through therapy and medication. Just as you wouldn't expect someone to recover from strep throat without an antibiotic, you can't expect someone (even yourself) to recover from the illness of depression on his or her own.

It is very very difficult to get over something like depression on your own, finding support in friends and family is very important.

No, it really helps to have the support of family and friends when you are depressed, because people with support tend to make a better recovery.

As I said on my previous statements, Depression is an enemy which cannot be faced alone. Asking help from other people will make the burden of your depression much lighter.

Not always sometimes you just need to know someone cares.

There are times when people can overcome depression on their own, but it never hurts to ask someone for help. I honestly feel like we all have a need to do things on our own or to be able to solve our own problems, but there are so many people out there who are willing and want to help us get through our struggles.

Maybe, but depression is a very challenging , straining illness. Seeking help could help you a lot.

There is no 'should' in depression. No way to 'properly' be depressed, or break free from it. If you find you need help, then I encourage you to do so. There is no need to struggle on your own, and you need to give yourself permission to seek help and be treated when necessary. You deserve to live a happy life.