Scientific studies and reviews indicate that recovery from depression does not only mean the disappearance of sadness, but also includes a gradual improvement in mood, thinking, and the ability to practice daily life. A systematic review on recovery from depression showed that patients themselves describe recovery as regaining a sense of self, returning to social relationships, feeling hopeful and able to deal with life's challenges, […] The post Recovering from depression... How do you know you are making progress? appeared first on Al-Shorouk Online.