Love and depression

I used to suffer from severe depression, until I fell in love. I've never been in love before and I was told when you feel love for the first time, you'll just know. Well I cant explain it but i do just know...after being with this person I came out of depression. I forgot what it was like to feel this way...its wonderful. What i was wondering is if you think love has gotten me out of depression or if the feeling of love is just masking my depression and it is still there...I hope that makes sence and i would really appreciate some input

When I got with my ex gf I was very depressed, but the love I felt for her made me feel a lot better about my life and the way things were. Although the depression seemed to subside I believe the love masked it for a while, because a few weeks later I was feeling the same as before.. However, it gave me the opportunity to change my life around, knowing there is happiness in the world, and because I felt it for the first time in 7yrs I didn't want to lose it. Me and my ex didn't work out and although I had a few depressive episodes since it never went back to the way it was before. That was the turning point in my life to make the most out of my life and be as happy as I can whenever possible. I'm not saying it's the same for everyone, but for me at that time, I believe the love masked it in a way, but also helped to pull me out of it.. does that make sense? :] x

Yes, that makes total sense. I was even thinking the same thing...thank you alot

You're welcome lol.. just remember the happiness and try to remember that you can be happy when things aren't going so good.. and good luck for the future :] xx

i had severe depression when i got w/ my ex & it didnt go away totally but it wasnt sever anymore... but now hes gone & the psycologist(prob spelt wrong, srry) i went 2 said my depression is worse than b4, duh, i could have told her that!

Answering to my old post I have to say this. My boyfriend and I had some problems and we broke up for a bit, when he dumped me I was VERY VERY sad...but no depressed...it was a relief actually feelings just sad and not depressed...falling in love cured my depression, it didnt just mask it.