- What genetic factors are relevant to developing depression?
- What can we do to prevent depression?
- How can I tell if I have depression or am I just sad?
- What is acute depression?
- What to do when we feel apathetic?
- Can recurrent major depression be cured?
- Are antidepressants for life?
- How can teachers help students with depression?
- How do you cope with all the responsibilities and tasks of daily life when you have depression?
- When we're not feeling well and don't want to do anything, what can we do to avoid feeling bad?
- What are the signs of a relapse in depression?
- What can we do to prevent a relapse?
- What strategies are recommended for managing high levels of stress and anxiety?
- How to manage a relapse in depression?
- And in case of a relapse into depression, how should the immediate environment act?
- What is the relationship between relapse and suicidal ideation?
- What kind of therapies work? Does writing down your feelings or participating in activities like laughter therapy help?
Are antidepressants for life?
Medications for recurrent major depression should be taken even when they are thought to no longer be necessary. This is to prevent relapses, which in most cases are more severe and resistant to treatment than the first episode.
The brain can be compared to a complex electrical network, within which "short circuits" can occur, leading to a disorder. Antidepressants and therapies act like "insulating tape," gradually restoring the proper functioning of damaged brain circuits and stimulating the brain to function optimally. Over time, and depending on the results obtained, the amount of "insulating tape" can be reduced as much as possible. However, to consolidate the results achieved and prevent the short circuits from recurring, this must be done gradually and, above all, following the recommendations of a healthcare professional.
