I'm Still Human: Understanding Depression With Kindness (Expanded Edition - 2021)

Multivitamin supplementation (especially folic acids and vitamin
B’s) may also be helpful, particularly for those who are not eating
well and has various medical problems.
9. How am I going to tell my family members?
It can be tiring and frustrating trying to answer all the
confusion related to depression. To make it easier, you may request
your psychiatrist to break the news for you (it’s a kind thing to do
for yourself). Your psychiatrist may also give them a booklet or
pamphlet on depression to read. These can clarify any doubts that
they have on depression, e.g. on how to support you – the do’s and
don’ts. Of course, you can also pass this book to them. It will be
helpful if friends and family can be around during consultation.
They can help to clarify doubts and remember the doctor’s advice -
depression often affects memory and concentration – be nice to
yourself.
10. Can I recover?
I have enough patients who recover – enough
to motivate me to remain in this meaningful
profession as a psychiatrist. More than 80% of my
patients with depression are well enough to move on with their
lives. Only some don’t really get well and need to be on long-term
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