Will depression recur?

People are paying more and more attention to mental illnesses, especially depression. They are becoming more and more aware of it. They have realized that it is a very serious mental problem and that it can occur in children, teenagers, and adults. If not treated in time, it can lead to very serious consequences. So will depression recur? The recurrence rate of this disease is still very high, which is why it is difficult to cure.

1. Will depression recur?

The reason why depression is so prevalent is mainly due to its extremely low rate of medical treatment and its easy relapse, with the relapse rate accounting for more than 90%. It is not difficult to understand why patients with depression cannot be cured for a long time. Why does depression always recur? In order to solve the problem of depression recurrence, we should first understand the causes of depression recurrence. The best way is to eradicate the cause and do a good job of treatment or prevention.

2. The main causes of depression relapse

1. Single treatment: Most patients with depression rely on taking antidepressant Western medicine to maintain a stable condition. This is also the greatest role that Western medicine can play. It is impossible to completely cure the disease, and relapse is inevitable. In addition, the strong side effects of Western medicine can make patients unbearable and stop taking it, resulting in immediate relapse. This type of relapse case must not be ignored.

2. Improper methods: Some patients see the narrowness of Western medicine and abandon it and choose Chinese medicine for treatment, but they do not see the advantages of Western medicine psychology in treating depression; or they do not take any medicine at all, and want to use self-regulation methods to get out of the quagmire of depression. Both methods are incorrect. Traditional Chinese medicine plus psychotherapy is the best method, and neither is indispensable, otherwise it will cause relapse. Self-regulation has no therapeutic effect on depression, and patients must be aware of this.

3. Failure to follow doctor's orders: Doctors will develop a corresponding rehabilitation plan based on the specific condition of depression, but some patients do not fully follow the doctor's arrangements for treatment. They privately increase or decrease the dosage of the drug or stop taking it immediately when they find improvement. They do not consolidate treatment after the condition stabilizes, which will inevitably result in a relapse of the disease.