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Is it possible to come out of severe depression? If yes how much time does an individual take to come after starting medicines. Please don't answer "it depends on every individual" answer on basis of experience.
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it does not depend on individual... but it depends upon severity. severe depression may take 2-3 years or even longer depending on the kind of symptoms as well.. medication along with psychotherapy yields faster results.
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