Is depression permanent?

Good god, does anything effing work? It seems like I hit a wall every time I have hope for something. I really don't know what to do anymore.

@kelster69 I am so sorry you are having a bad time. I think alot of us are and I'm one of them. I had a 9 hour, very needed, fused back surgery on June 9th from T10 to my pelvis. I was having some nerve pain in my feet, so I agreed to try Lyrica again. But it caused depression and I was crying every day, even though I'm on Lexapro and Lamictal. I'm getting off of it. I just think my nerves are regenerating. Tell me what is going on with you, if it's depression and anxiety I understand, it runs in our family. My mom took her life at age 69 and I'm almost 69. My son has Bipolar 1 and a lot of the rest of our family fight the disease. Let me know, I wish I could help.

@rollinsk I'm not a psychiatrist, you need to ask him if it lasts forever. With me mine comes and goes. I have situational things that can set mine off. I am on Lexapro and Lamictal, which usually keeps me ok. But, mental illness runs in our family. My mom took her life at age 69. Many of the rest of my family have some type of mental illness. I had to give up my 14 year old very healthy dog, because I had a 9 hour fusion surgery on my back from T-10 to my pelvis and I couldn't take care of her anymore. She's at a good place now. But, I cry every day I miss her so much. I am still recovering from my big surgery and will be for a long time. I can't bend, twist or lift anything too heavy. They started me on Lyrical for some sharp nerve pain in my feet. It did help, but also made me very depressed. So does mental illness stay with you for all your life, I don't know, but I hate it. I'm worse in the morning, but now that I'm getting off of Lyrica I should improve. You will be in my thoughts.

Dom't give up, I'm still trying to find the right psych and meds. I feel each step I'm a little closer. Keep going

Some meds work for some people. What has helped me most is behavior change- on my part. CBT. DBT. Trauma recovery. My husband died in 2012 but the marriage was toxic. In september 2018 the court granted my legal last name change. I now have my paternal grandmothers maiden name. I am finally on a path to be out of debt except for my car for good. I changed my lifestyle too. I learned we have set up to fail in many ways so I got help to set myself up for success. I take venlafaxine 75mg Er daily only for depression anxiety. I know my triggers. I am not afraid to say no. Or yes to the right things.

Not always. Sometimes people just have episodes of depression that come and go. Others have a chronic condition. Because the disease of depression causes changes in the brain, it can become chronic if your situation doesn't change. You appear to have a stressful career problem. It may be beneficial to find something less taxing, even if you have to give up some income. You can't put a price on feeling well. I've been on medication for decades and it is a chronic condition in my life. But I could have even worse problems to deal with, and thank God, there are
some very helpful meds out there. Sometimes it takes a while to find the one that best suits you particular chemistry. Best wishes.

I'm in a toxic marriage. I 've been wanting to get out for the last 6 years but can't live in a big city by myself. My siblings in my home town have abandon me. I'm on seraquel, Lamictal, and Viibryd. Trying to taper off the Kolonopin. My depression and OCD are genetic and situational. Just want to get out of this house and date again. That always lifts my spirits. Has anyone else experienced a separation a good thing for your depression? Maria.

@mariajean03 Yes, I left a marriage that was toxic, and it helped my depression a great deal. It was not easy; I won't lie and say it was. But my peace of mind was uppermost to save. I did it on my own, with no help from anyone. My ex made the claim there was "no way" I would be successful, which seemed to give me even more incentive to prove him wrong.
Ginger

I was in a toxic marrige once. As soon as yhe divorce was over I was free and it felt wonderful. Theres more to the story if you would like to hear it. Let me know if you do.

I am in a toxic marriage as well. We have finally agreed on a divorce and I feel a lot better. Every day is still a fight with her and she is playing games with the kids but at least I see a light at the end of the tunnel. Try to reach out to your family. I don't know the why's of their abandoning you but maybe it is part of the depression and maybe because of your spouse. Maybe they will be there for you if you reach out and let them know what is happening?