Does depression come and go for anyone here?

Severe depression (lasted for a few months at least): lack of energy, tired all the time, normal things aren't as enjoyable, only little moments of happiness, total lack of sex drive, self loathing, etc., then one day it disappears and it's "normal".

This isn't about me; it's about my boyfriend.
I don't think he's BiPolar because while his lows are pretty low, now he's just feeling "normal" (his words). He's not manic and overly excited or happy.

He said it's happened like this before (he thinks but isn't sure)
Has anyone else had it happen like this?
Is there anything I can do?

I might be dysthymic. I have better and worse periods.

I know someone with major depressive that goes thru periods of worse and better, although they're always depressed.

Well, you can be there for him. Stay supportive. Urge him to get medical help if he hasn't.

I go through periods where for a long time I just really can't function well at all and one day I could wake up and things just seem a lot easier. But the depression is always there though

my depression comes n goes. honestly i dont know whether its depression or just life. its like asking a fish, 'how does water feel like?'

like today morning i was feeling okay n at peace with myself. then i had a cold shower n was enthusiastic towards life. but now my energy is low.

but yeah i dont feel free as much as i used to earlier. the ability to just get out there n have fun has gone. i'd rather lie alone in my room n just stare at the ceiling or read a book.

Sorta. Mine tends to be triggered by painful thoughts and general life evaluation. Like I'm just 'drowning in my thoughts' or something.

I just stay very meh. Meh is my baseline.

Sometime I get really depressed.

Sometimes I feel manic. But I don't think it's mania, I think it's just that the meh lifted for a moment and I feel almost content. It's very nice. Is that way normal feels like? I don't remember.

Yep.

Yes. Saturday was a horrible day for me. Yesterday was so much better.

Nope depressed daily for 20 years does not come and go

Bodybuilder,

That's horrible. Have you ever gotten any help? Are you getting any help now?