Remission
Remission
Remission refers to a state where symptoms of a mental health condition have significantly decreased or disappeared. It's not the same as a complete cure, but it's a stable period where you can manage daily life well.
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What is Remission?
Remission refers to a state where symptoms of a mental health condition have noticeably decreased or have not appeared for a certain period of time. The symptoms may not be entirely gone, but they are at a level where they no longer significantly interfere with daily life.
Partial Remission and Full Remission
There are two types of remission:
When full remission continues for a certain period of time, it may be referred to as 'Recovery.'
The Meaning of Remission
Mindy wants to talk about the hope that the concept of remission brings. Remission is evidence that treatment is working. It means that everything you have been working toward is bearing fruit.
However, being in remission does not mean you can stop all care. It's like a flower garden that has bloomed beautifully after careful tending — you still need to keep watering it.
Efforts to Maintain Remission
A few things are important for maintaining remission over the long term:
Mindy is rooting for your remission to last a long, long time. And even if a difficult moment comes, please remember that you can always find your way back to remission.
💡 Real-Life Example
If someone who struggled with major depressive disorder receives treatment and experiences almost no depressive symptoms for two months afterward, that state is called remission.
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This content is for educational purposes and does not replace professional medical diagnosis.