Does untreated depression progress?

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Lynell S	Yes, it can spiral. If you or someone you care about is depressed, please seek help from a psychiatrist soon. They are there to help! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jeri	yes. seek help and start living your life to the fullest again! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Cheryl L	It can. Try to boost your serotonin naturally: * walk in park * jog, excersize * tennis * hanging with friends * prayer * meditation * yoga * volunteer * talk with elderly * bring a recipe or salad to a neighbor Still need a boost? Take 5-htp First 100 mg once a day, then increase to 200 mg if you don't see results. Don't go beyond that. I'm not a fan of SSRI's. They seek to keep the serotonin in your brain longer. This can lead to severe problems later on. But, if you find that one works for you, great. Just make sure you don't get put on heavy duty antipychotics. I don't know why they would give that to you, they probably won't, but its just a warning. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

chiloveit	YES! HOW COULDN'T IT? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

gangadharan_nair	Please see the webpages for more details on Depression, Major depression, Adolescent depression, Depression in Bipolar disorder and Depression of the elderly. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

theseductress210	Yes, and you will not be able to eat or sleep or you will sleep for days at a time. It gets really bad. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

wait!!!	Unless you change your ideas....such as change your "thinking" so you don't think about what is bothering you....just let it go...sometimes that works for some people...and when someone asks something unpleasant...just say.." i don't talk about that anymore"...if they are bold enough to say WHY???just say ''because it is depressing"....maybe that'll help!!!and WALK away from those nosy people!!!! don't tell them anything personal!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

robbet03	It can Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Points whore	yes it does, i had to get help with mine, i let it go so long it was completely out of control. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

xxxxxSleeping_Angelxxxxx	yes it does many times it gets so worse wear you need to be admitted to psych for help. it can lead to suicide, self mutilation, starvation, and many other things. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

hansolosby	Probably less, but the most difficult step in recovery is admitting that the depression is there. Now you just need to go and talk to a professional who can tell you what you need to for it to go away. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Garden by M	yes and no.....talk to someone about it and get over it, don't and it may take years Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

heidielizabeth69	yes, depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain and without proper treatment it only gets worse. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

MadforMAC	It depends. Clinical depression, the type that immobilizes you, can progress. The less problematic depression, usually caused by a specific passing problem, often does not. If you are depressed, look at a few things; you diet--certain foods and drink can really mess up your brain chemicals. Too much sugar and alcohol are just at the top of the list. Then there is alergic reactions to foods that can cause other problems. Next, make sure you are getting enough sleep. Lack of sleep can make you depressed and not funciton properly. Also, look at the situation that prompted you to be depressed. Is it something you have control over? If so, take intelligent, careful action. If not, then resolve yourself to know that some things you cannot control. Know that any situation will pass. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

PAPA SMURF!!!	Yup for sure. Untreated depression for a long time could even get you to commit suicide. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Dulcinea	yes. If not treated the person will not function at all. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

crgcarroll	Yes it can, but please dont look to drugs for the answer. Drugs will only create another problem........dependency! Go to your local vitamin store, your probably deficient in nutrients. Hydrate yourself, start an exercise regime, eat lean meats and fruits and veggies..............dont despair!!!! your body will pull you out of this if you treat it right! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

twinklecomfort	Yes! Speak with your parents, friends, anyone you trust, doctor, or minister, or call your local mental health hot - line for assistance - if you're truly going thru a bad time. Don't ignore this! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

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luvme4me	Yes and eventually leads to suicide or hurting others. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mr. Peachy®	Depends on the type. If it's major recurrent depression, yes... at least in my case. Even traditional drug therapy may not help much. What did the trick in my case, was cognitive behavior therapy. Read more in my Antidepressant That Works testimony: http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/AntidepressantThatWorks.html Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mr. Yah	Yes it does and sometimes evolves into new and different disorders. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

PsychoBabble	Some people may have one episode of depression and never have it again. Some people have continuous episodes of the same degree. Others have increasingly worse episodes. Most people are of the type that have consistent episodes of depression with the same degree of intensity -- however, they can be made worse by the outside effects of the disorder. It can cause social and relationship problems, making you feel more isolated and sad. Many people in this situation are driven to alcohol, drugs, other risk behaviors, as well as suicide. My advice is to seek immediate treatment. Even if you don't see a doctor right away, try to talk to someone close to you. Once you decide to see a doctor, please seek a psychiatrist with an MD or a psychologist with a PhD -- do not go to someone without a degree from an accredited university that calls themself a psychotherapist...many people can get tricked into this, and end up, at best, just as bad as when they began. I would also advise for you to seek psychotherapy before medical treatment, although your doctor can best assign a treatment based on the severity of your symptoms. But remember that psychotherapy can have the same if not better effects as medications without all of the side effects. But if your disorder is severe enough, medicine might be in order. Good luck! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

soon_to_be_frenchie	yes Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Sandy	Yes, it does. And the worst part is that the longer it is left untreated, the harder it is to treat when you finally get around to taking care of it. If you have been diagnosed with clinical depression, you should seek treatment. It is not worth "going it on your own," only to have the disease progress and to find out later that you could have possibly prevented the worsening of this "sticky" long-term major illness. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

m j	i left my depression untreated for many years. Then i began hyperventilating and having horrible panic attacks because of it. I missed by baby sister's birthday because i started panicking, while backing out of the driveway. I secluded myself from everyone. After going to the doctor, i feel like my old outgoing self again. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Cyndi G	Yes. You need to seek help. Whether through your church, communtiy or your doctor. Do not wait. You are too precious. If you delay, it will affect those around you also. You are worth more than you know. Don't let depression rob you pf a wondeful life. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Nicole draws in scribbles	Yes, it does. Trust me. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

TiFFeRz	usually, yeah, although I've lived with depression (possibly bipolar since my mother is) for most of my life and I've never been treated for it. I deal with it in my own way and I've never had any severe problems with it. I don't do the whole medicate for mental issues crap, I think its stupid. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

onlylove41	depends on the type of depression. i believe that anyone is suseptable to depression, but you have to pull yourself out. there are a lot of things that can bring you down and you allow yourself to get sucked into saddness. make yourself happy! sometimes you just have to fake it til you make it! but there are plenty of cases where a person has gotten themselves so wound up that they can't get back by themselves. try talking to someone for a while before resorting to drugs. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Sammy	yes Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No