They are wrong. Depression is a highly treatable disorder. In fact, the sooner depression is diagnosed and treatment begun, the brighter the long-term outlook. With appropriate treatment, as many as 80 percent of those suffering with depression improve significantly within a few months. Major depression can be classified as mild, moderate, or severe.
Moderate depression presents more symptoms and greater impairment of daily life.
In severe depression symptoms are increased both in number and severity and take a much greater toll on the ability to function socially and at work. In extreme cases depressives are unable to work, feed, clothe, or provide basic hygiene for themselves. Major depression can be further divided into three forms, melancholic, atypical, and psychotic. Consultation with a professional is needed at this point. Appetite greater or less than normal.