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Posted 5/9/2013 3:10 PM (GMT 0)
Hello everybody,

How long does it take to heal completely from depression? Probably it depends on the person,it differs from person to person but approximately..I've been taking antidepressants for 2 months im on psychotherapy but its killing me...How much time shall i give to myself to heal?
Posted 5/9/2013 4:52 PM (GMT 0)
Carl,

I'm a university student and there is a lot of stress from uni,could it be a reason? Yes,probably..Stressful lifestyle is for sure not the proper one for healing from depression. It makes sense now,doesn't it?
Posted 5/9/2013 7:11 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Carl,

We can talk about alcohol on the forum, but not marijuana or other illegal drugs.

Jeoch,

I hope that you feel better soon. Healing doesn't happen over night, and it is different in everyone. Two months and your meds are just getting into your system. Give them a chance, and being you are in a stressful situation, that slows things down too. But you will get there. Keep trying and keep posting.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 5/9/2013 8:51 PM (GMT 0)
Jeoch,

healing from depression. Hhhhhmmm.

Finding the root cause first is the real issue. It is like road rash from a cycle accident. It hurts worse to clean it out, so it can heal. Understand?

That is why at you feeling worse at the moment. Be patient with yourself, give yourself NO timeline. 8 weeks is nothing! It takes as long as it takes.

Listen to the advice of your therapist, do the hard work, journal, use the skills you learn on the way.

ask your therapist about CBT, DBT, Mindfulness and Meditation. These will help you in your journey.

Depression can be a sign of Anger turned inward. this means you will have to learn self-compassion and self-love in order to live a peaceful life. Not a horrible this to do but it could be diffult if you fight it.

I would have a nice long talk with your therapist about how impatient you are and the things mentioned above and see what he/she says. If you are not comfortable with the answer. I would find a new therapist. I am sorry to tell you there is no quick fix.

Peace and strength.
Trina
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