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How long should I take medications for depression?

I have depression. How long should I take medications for depression?

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Good morning
It really depends on the issue at hand, what other factors are happening and how well we are coping with it. The tools that we are using to help us feel happier and fulfilled.
If we are using all tools and we are still having issues with feeling happier, motivated, sometimes it is recommended to take meds from 6months to 1yr while applying tools that can help us improve our depression.
Major Depressive Disorder is a problem that waxes and wanes in different ways in each individual. The length of therapy should be determined by the prescriber with the
inputs from the patient.