Can clinical depression just go away without therapy or anything

Question

for the past 6 months or something ive felt better than before i still feel like things wont get better and i generally have a low mood most days anyway (so it kinda seems normal to me)but this time last year i couldnt sleep or think or anything and i felt numb for about 6 months during this time i was drinking everyday anyway so do you think it was the drink causing me to get like that (before i was drinking i felt low aswell)i havent had anything now though for about 6 months but if it was depression can it just go away by its self?

Answer 1

No, you'll just be suppressing it and it will be worse to deal with it later...

If you don't want to take Rx then at least talk to someone.  

Answer 2

I have had clinical depression my entire life (35yrs) and I don't take any medication for it although I have been to therapy a million times (to no avail).  Sometimes, it does go away on its own, especially if it came on out of nowhere and you haven't had it your whole life.  Personally, I'm sick of psychiatrists and doctors giving our antidepressants like its candy and wouldn't advise it (that's just my opinion and I know most disagree).  By the way, I used to drink A LOT and alcohol is a depressant.  I've been examining how happy I am with what's going on in my life and I'm not and never have been...that's enough to make anyone depressed.  Maybe you should look at what's going on in your life that might be affecting you?

Answer 3

The human body and especially the brain has a weird way of mutating, so it is absolutely possible.

Answer 4

try excersize it helped me alot

Answer 5

Hi Elisa,

It depends on whether your depression is chemical or environmental, and even then, it is best to seek therapy from a licensed therapist to help deal with the stressors or issues that trigger your feelings.  If it is chemical, it could be due to hormones (not just "female" ones).  There are certain receptors in your brain that respond to levels of neurotransmitters that can trigger depression.  Unfortunately, with many types of mental disorders, people often "self-medicate" with alcohol; however, as you've seen, it is not a cure for the cause of the disorder, and often leads to secondary issues (dependency) as well as deepen the depression.  I would suggest speaking to your health care provider about seeing a specialist.  Talking to a psychologist can often help you realize issues that you may be unaware of as well as teach you beneficial techniques to help with the symptoms in a drug-free manner (breathing exercises, physical activity, positive social interaction, for example).  It is possible that your clinician may suggest drug therapy based on the type of depression you are experiencing (there are different classifications of depression).  There is unfortunately still a stigma attached to the medications used to treat mental disorders -- if you had insulin dependent diabetes, would you be ashamed to take insulin?  If the chemicals in your brain are not functioning as they should, medication could prove to be very helpful.  Again, this site is only for gaining information; only your health care provider can assess and diagnose what the appropriate treatment would be in your case.  Be proud of yourself that you took the first, and often most difficult step, asking for help.  I wish you all the best...feel better!