I am a 26 year old male who was diagnosed with depression. What happens if you ignore depression?
It may become chronic And harder to treat. The best is to treat until complete resolution of symptoms whether with psychotherapy, medication or a combination of the two.
If you ignore depression, the illness may affect your ability to function and enjoy things that you like to do.
Take a look at this link.
https://www.everydayhealth.com/depression/symptoms/depression-symptoms-you-shouldnt-ignore/
Also look at:
https://depression.com.au/the-main-points/what-if-i-ignore-it/