Do people come out of depression?

My parents recently moved to Queensland and b4 that they lived in Sydney and were very happy. They both worked full time and had no sign of depression. When they moved to QLD my dad got depression and had to be scehduled and has been in and out of hospital since November last year.
They have tried medication, shock treatment but nothing seems to work. He doesnt want to get out of bed, work, shower. He is still in hospital. He is a father of 5 girls and it is puting alot of strain on my young sisters. I was just wondering if people ever come out of depression?

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR ANSWERS THIS HAS BEEN VERY HARD AND I APPRECIATE YOU TAKING THE TIME TO SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS!

TAMARA

The odds aren't great, but people DO come out of depression.

Of those hospitalized for depression, 2/3 will be hospitalized a second time. Of those hospitalized for depression twice, 3/4 will be hospitalized a third time.

But many of those who don't return, don't return because they committed suicide.

Honey, I admire your courage, but I doubt it's only your younger sisters that are experiencing a lot of strain. You are, too, and so is your mother.

Please take good care of yourself. You kids are *extremely* important to him.

One of the problems with depression is that there's no joy in your life - it's called anhedonia - but a man's child is always a source of joy. When you hug him, he's going to feel just a little bit of joy, but it will be fleeting. It's like a little shock treatment. He remembers that you're wonderful - and that you're a part of him, so he can't be as worthless as he feels he is. When he can remember that such a thing as joy exists, and he remembers that he is capable of experiencing it, he will start recovering fast.

And keep hoping. Where there's life, there's hope.

No, it doesn't get any better. I haven't recovered to my original state for three years. After three years, things are looking very hopeless for me.

It is possible alot of people do come out of it if he still talks get him a theripist

it does get better, that person is just being very negative. be there to support your dad and he will get through it.

Nope. My dad use to do that has well. And I was in the hospital. He had the bipolar depression and is taking medicine for that. It helps some but still not all thway. I have depression and I am taking medicine and Now I am abipolar like my dad does. and I am taking medicine for mine and working a little bit and I know I never get out of it.

I too suffer from depression. I wanted to say, I do believe that he can come out of it. I came out of mines. I am currently on an antidepressant. I do exercise and watch careful my diet. I had been hospitalized for depression, but I am so much better now. I believe, your Father will come out of his depression as well. Please, don't give up or him. It is not his fault. Continue to Love him and care for him, as much as You can. I will pray for him as well.

Absolutely! I worked in a private hospital where folks were on meds and even some had shock treatments...many many of them got better.

Each person is different of course...I do know that some folks need to talk about it..and being on meds is not the only answer. Hopefully your dad has a good doctor or therapist who gives him something to focus on as far as getting better. As for you...I know it is stressful when someone we care about is not well. Keep trying to keep your own self feeling as good as you can...you will be of no use to your dad or anyone else if you let too much stress/strain drag you down too. Easier said then done, I know. Both of my parents were ill and it feels awful to see them not being themselves..but at the same time...it was their life and I had mine still too...and I knew they wanted me to be happy regardless. Hang in there and back to your question, know that yes...many folks can get well!

Clinical Depression is an imbalance of chemicals in the brain. Very often, a life situation can bring signs of Depression on. For your dad, it sounds like moving away from Sydney was the impetus that caused his problems.

People DO come out of Depression. It is all a matter of taking the medications that work best, psychotherapy and making life changes. If, for your dad that means moving back to Sydney---that may be the best thing.

I suffered years and years with Major Depression. I was like your dad---didn't bathe, didn't eat---really didn't care about much in life. At the same time I was incredibly stressed at work. I made the decision to actively change things in my life--including leaving the job that was making me miserable.


As long as your dad has stress or is in a situation that is making him miserable, it will take him all that longer to emerge from the Depression. If he is not getting relief with treatment from his current MD, perhaps he should find another doctor.

2 years ago I was in a hospital for Major Depression, I was suicidal and on a lot of medication. I am currently NOT on any medication for Depression.

YES.people DO come out of depression.ask him why though because sometimes your dad has a reason why he's so depressed. everyone has a reason. i AM depressed until now and i try to get out of it.(even though i haven't been diagnosed and i know it that i may be depressed).My reason is that i tried to be a better person and it's that a lot of things in my past happened to me.it's hard to explain. Maybe go to a Psychiatrist just in case you might need to and don't ever give up on him.Talk to him sometimes people that are depressed can become crazy and i'm JUST saying.He might tell you something and pray for him.GOD BLESS AND GOOD LUCK!!!