Nearly Everyone Can Be Helped Quickly Symptoms Can Be Relieved in Weeks. Individuals respond differently to treatments. If after several weeks symptoms have not improved, the treatment plan should be discussed with the doctor. Encourage Anyone Who Is Depressed to Get Help Depressive Illnesses Sap Energy. The very nature of a depressive illness can interfere with a person's ability or wish to get help.
Depression makes a person feel tired, worthless, helpless, and hopeless.
People with serious depression need encouragement from family and friends to get an accurate diagnosis and to seek the treatment that can ease their pain. In addition to professional treatment, many people benefit from joining mutual and family support groups. Copyright CME, Inc.