Things You Need to Know Depressive episodes can make a person feel exhausted, worthless, helpless and hopeless. Such negative thoughts and feelings make people feel like giving up. It is important to realize that these negative views are part of the depression and typically do not accurately reflect an individual s situation. Negative thinking fades as treatment begins to take effect. Help is available and most depression can be treated.
Treatment can increase the chances for full recovery and decrease the likelihood of relapses.
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