Why Is It So Hard To Overcome Depression?

Depression is complex.

You’ve probably heard this before if you have Treatment-Resistant Depression. It’s the complexity that makes depression so hard to overcome sometimes.  What works for one person might not work for another, which is why innovative treatment plans are essential for relief and healing.

Even though depression can look different for everyone, at its core, depression is pain. It is an endless cycle and a constant battle against an invisible enemy. And sometimes, it feels like you’re losing.

Depression is busy thoughts and negative feelings you wish you could change but lack the motivation and energy to alter them. It’s feeling ashamed of yourself for not being able to ‘snap out of it‘. It’s wanting better for yourself but feeling undeserving of it or guilty that you don’t feel okay in the first place.

Why is depression so hard to overcome?

Because it never really goes away. It ebbs and flows, comes and goes, but it always lingers in the background, waiting for the opportunity to pounce again. But despite how difficult it is, many people manage to overcome depression every day. So the opportunity to finally feel well and rested enough to start making positive changes is worth exploring.

It’s easy to feel like you’re stuck in a rut when you’re depressed. Everything feels gray and bleak, and it can be hard to muster up the energy to care about anything. Mix apathy with a lack of energy, and you end up with merely a list of changes you wish you could make but seem impossible and useless. It’s no wonder that depression is so hard to overcome for some people – when you no longer care about improving your situation, it’s hard to take the necessary steps to make changes.

There are many manifestations of depression, each with its symptoms. For some people, it’s complete withdrawal and isolation. Some experience changes in eating and sleeping habits, while others may have difficulty concentrating or completing tasks. Not recognizing the wavering signs, combined with the stigma about depression and fear of asking for
help, leads to not getting help – or, at least, proper support.So many people suffer from depression in silence because they’re afraid to speak up or ask for help. This is one of the reasons why depression is so hard to overcome – because people are dealing with it on their own. Depression can be incredibly isolating, making people feel like they’re all alone in their battle. Unfortunately, this isolation only worsens things and makes it even harder to ask for help.

Depression is often described as a “trial and error” illness because its causes vary significantly from one person to the next. What works for one person may not work for another, and it can be frustrating to feel like you’re constantly trying new things with no success. However, it’s important to remember that depression is a complex illness, and the journey to recovery can be a long and frustrating process of trial and error when it comes to medications.

The most important thing is to keep seeking help and working with your doctor to find an individualized treatment plan that works for you. TMS Therapy is an excellent option for those who have not found relief from traditional methods. At Pacific Mind Health, we offer this cutting-edge treatment that has helped countless individuals overcome depression.

Depression is a very real illness that deserves more individualized understanding and support. If you are struggling with depression, we encourage you to give us a call today. Our team of experts will work with you to develop a customized treatment plan that meets your unique needs and is covered by most major insurance companies.