major depressive disorder

Major depressive disorder: don't give up, victory is yours - find out how

BY: AJAY BY: AJAY Date: 20/06/2024

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[{"selector":"#anim-f4d4790b-b744-4e38-be0e-2a7a53322ea8 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":5000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Take medication: In some cases, antidepressant medications or other medications can help ease symptoms

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[{"selector":"#anim-a700c040-bce3-4a77-b87a-e66961affb0a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0, -3.703703422779571%, 0)","translate3d(0, 0%, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Give yourself comfort: MDD can be difficult to deal with, so it's important to give yourself comfort and take care of yourself.

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[{"selector":"#anim-d890e1eb-3a9b-4708-84cf-ccdda7156a40 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, -0.0000017557758111605737%) scale(1.462962962962963)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Don't lose hope: Recovery from MDD can take time, but most people can feel better with the right treatment. Learn more