“Is depression a serious condition?”
I am a 19 year old female who learned that she has depression. Is depression serious condition?
7 Answers
Thank you for your question at FADT. Clinical depression is in most cases a relatively serious condition, the main reason for this in a lot of cases is the high risk of suicide and cognitive problems. I hope this helps, thank you! Dr. Dodd, MD.
Depression can be a serious condition depending on the level (mild, moderate, severe). Medication, therapy, or both are the common treatments for depression. Many people recover from depression and some need regular maintenance to prevent relapse. Each case is different.
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Patricia Harris | MA, LPC
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Patricia Harris | MA, LPC
The answer you are looking for is dependent on how your depression is affecting you. It can be managed and be okay, so it is not always a serious condition. I would recommend finding resources and support to work through your depression and also become educated about it.
Sara Cole, MS, LPC, CAC III, NCC
Sara Cole, MS, LPC, CAC III, NCC
In one word, Absolutely! Depression is the #1 illness in the world and leads to several traumatic consequences. Depression may result in suicide, chronic fatigue, sleep and appetite changes, poor concentration, weight changes.
People use depression in different ways usually to describe feeling sad about a particular situation or event. However, when one is seen by a Certified Mental Health Provider and given a formal diagnosis of “clinical depression,” this then suggests a serious illness that one must not take lightly. Untreated depression at its worst can be fatal or can lead to loss of functioning in ones everyday life. My advice is to seek treatment and continue with treatment if a formal diagnosis has been made. Treatment can be in the form of psychotherapy, medications or a combination of both.
Ifeoma Arene, M.D
Ifeoma Arene, M.D
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Depression left untreated can be serious. My advice is to go get an assessment and get proper medication and seek out a therapist that can help you deal with the cause of the depression.
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