The treatments for depression can include taking anti-depressants or counseling. Using both methods of treatment usually works best to treat the symptoms of depression. Steckwren says that it should be all up to the individual how they want to be treated and what works best for them.

Today, I still struggle with my depression. It’s not as bad as when I first started showing symptoms but I still find myself a bit down here and there. My current treatment is taking anti-depressants and they keep me in check. I used to think that I would never be happy again or live a normal life but now I can say I am doing what I once saw as unthinkable. I’ve changed so much through my depression and seeing it all from the beginning to the present just makes me happy that I have people there for me, people who want me to get better, making sure I’m getting the right treatment and always being there. I now know that I can still be happy and live life without hold- backs. If you or anyone you know feels the symptoms of depression, just know that with the right treatment plan you can live a happy, full, free and functioning life!

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