There are a number of conditions for which we do not use the word cure, since it would mean that the illness has gone away from its roots. But there are many things that can happen other than the illness and its cure. There are remissions which can last long, very long, during which life can remain as smooth as one can think of. This may happen with or without medication though generally some medication may be needed. Given the present state of imperfection of material existence it is understandable that we need some kind of material molecules to support the healing process especially when it afflicts the body and brain tissues (here the synaptic neurotransmitter systems in the brain), When there is a strong hereditary element and an organic cause underlying then medication is usually needed for longer time. It is much the same with many other diseases such as diabetes and hypertension where one often takes medication for long. Of course this does not mean that medicines cure. True healing always comes with a change of consciousness and if that can happen then nothing more may be needed. Sometimes an illness can become a road towards a new discovery of oneself, the crisis serving to open an inner door which may have remained closed if life was ever the same i its usual unchanging mechanical orbit. So one should always look towards other possibilities. A constant progress towards self discovery, an opening to the Grace with faith is the eventual path for man through which he will one day be freed from everything that right now limits and obstructs his journey. When we have the right attitude then even illness can serve as a means to hasten our evolution.
Affectionately,
Alok Da
Reference:
Q&A: The Moments of Silence, Solar Eclipses, Biological Depression (TE 266)
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