@A MyDepressionTeam Member Hello Gordon. Nice to see you. Of course there is "an end" To me the end is when the anti-depressant drugs are working. As long as that takes. And it is possible(as I've been within this system for 30 + years) that one antidepressant can stop working after a number of years. Then another one needs to take it's place.

But in general with drugs your life can be "normal" Remember that being depressed can be caused by a chemical imbalance in your brain - the antidepressants resolve that problem. And maybe you even need a mood stabilizer to go along with the antidepressants. It's all part of what you and your doctor decide is best. Keep trying with it until you aren't depressed. Unfortunately it is trial & error. You must be patient.

It is most important to get a diagnosis for the depression from a psychiatrist. But it's important to get the diagnosis.

That is my experience with depression..I don't think it is typical but here is one person's viewpoint. There's no magic number that makes it go away. Being here with like minded people help. If I can be of further assistance just let me know. Albert & Violet says Hello! Hope you are well. Annie

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i wish to know as well. been suffering for 14 years now. in and out of psychiatric hospitals but nothing seems to be working for me. i even have a psychologist but still, some days are better but some are just a nightmare and you feel like giving up and ending all the misery.

I am not sure. I know that good circumstances help make a difference, new experiences and sincere friends. It seems the "god" creativity is inside each one of us...if we are In the light long enough to find it.

Thanks for ur kind words and taking time to reply

uh, what is normal? its really anything you need it to be. what are you letting go of...the anger, the sadness, the disappointment? I am so tired of all the bulshit I have to deal with. If I hurt and sulk and feel sorry for myself, its worst. But this is not what I thought life would be like....I thought I was going to be a traveling nurse and practice in Hawaii. Now I need a nurse. cosmic joke.