I am a 28 year old male who has suffered from depression for years. Is there a way to recover from it?
There is great variability in depression. Some people will respond very well to antidepressant medication. Other people will improve their depression after psychotherapy. Still others will need a combination of both.
Yes, there are many biological treatments. While you are waiting for antidepressants to work, start physical exercise.
Absolutely yes, with therapy , medications, regular follow up
Depression is a brain disease. In order to treat it there should be an evaluation by a trained provider who can assess the nature of the illness and then determine what treatment is warranted. 70% of depressions will respond to first line treatments. The other thirty percent are considered Treatment Resistant and 70% of these will respond to either TMS, TBS or Ketamine Infusions. Begin with a thorough diagnostic evaluation by a Board Certified Psychiatrist
Depression is a complicated problem. Usually there are situational stresses and often cognitive and behavioral processes that have self-defeating components. There may also be biologic components. I would suggest a comprehensive evaluation by a psychiatrist you believe listens well and can relate deeply to your situation.
Take a look at this link - it should be helpful.
https://www.sharecare.com/health/depression-treatment/article/recovering-from-major-depressive-disorder