What is the treatment for major depressive disorder?

hi Memoona, Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I can understand your situation and your problem. you may have Major depressive disorder due to your stressful life. Your above thoughts represent an escape defence from your current life problem but it is not the solution to it. You can take a break in your life but you cannot escape from it. You must work on your weakness and improve it. if you can change your situation then change it or if you cannot change it then accept it. There is non-pharmacological management for your Depression, you should try to follow the below guidelines to deal with it. It will help you. You should do exercises daily for 30 - 45 minutes like at least going for a walk. it will uplift your mood. You should do meditation for 20 minutes daily, just sit in one place in a comfortable position and try to concentrate on your normal breathing, don't stop or force yourself to stop your thoughts, just let it be. it will help you to relax. You should eat healthy home-cooked foods, and avoid junk foods. You must drink enough water. You should spend quality time with friends and family daily or do video calls if you are living away from your family. You should spend time on creative hobbies like reading good books, writing journals, painting, drawing, and learning new skills or language or musical instruments. You should take enough 7 - 8 hours of sleep daily. You must avoid tobacco alcohol or any substance abuse. Live your life, don't just spend it. Be bold and confident. everything will be fine. Take a break in your life. Go for a short vacation with family or friends. Share your problem with someone and if you need some help then you must take help to solve it. If you still have symptoms that persist after following the advice for 4 to 6 weeks, then you need to start medications for a short duration. I hope that you get your answer. Please, let me know if you want some help. Thank you.