Can Major Depression Be Cured?
Disease description:
I have depression and have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder. I would like to ask the doctor, can major depressive disorder be cured?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Baohua
Severe depression can be cured, but the treatment process is relatively complex and requires a combination of methods. The following is an overview of the possibility of its cure:
1. Importance of comprehensive treatment: The treatment of severe depression usually employs a combination of therapies, including medication, psychotherapy, and physical therapy. These treatment methods work together to increase the cure rate.
2. Medication: Patients with severe depression often need to take antidepressants long-term, such as sertraline hydrochloride tablets, paroxetine hydrochloride tablets, etc., to control symptoms and prevent recurrence. These medications effectively regulate brain neurotransmitters and alleviate depressive mood.
3. Psychotherapy: Psychotherapy plays an important role in the treatment of severe depression. Through communication with professional psychological counselors, patients can better understand their inner feelings and needs, learn to cope with negative emotions and behaviors, and thus gradually overcome depression.
4. Physical therapy: For some patients with severe depression, physical therapies such as electroconvulsive therapy are also effective treatment options. These therapies act directly on the brain nerves and improve depressive symptoms.
If a patient suffers from severe depression, immediate medical evaluation and examination are necessary.
