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Depression
“I was sceptical about short term therapy for depression as I had suffered for so long but within two sessions I had learned techniques that I had never been taught before that helped me immediately to feel more in control. I also found the hypnotherapy so helpful to get to sleep.”
Living with depression can affect your appetite, sleep, mood, your relationships and the way they feel about yourself generally will be negatively compromised with depression.
Depression affects people in different ways and can cause a variety of physical and psychological symptoms. Depending on if the sufferer is a child, adolescent or an adult, the responses to depression will differ.
Children tend to suffer physical symptoms like a sore stomach or headaches, their behaviour may become difficult and their sleep and appetite will be effected. Adolescents can become angry and intolerant when suffering depression, they may withdraw and they may even self-harm.
When an adult is depressed the symptoms are varied and depends on the individual’s background, relationships, support around them.
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TREATMENT FOR DEPRESSION
Counselling and psychotherapy are extremely effective ways of treating depression if cases are mild to moderate. Drug therapy is also available for more severe situations and there are a variety of antidepressant medications that are available.
Many sufferers find that a combination of treatments is most effective; the medication gives the sufferer fast relief from the symptoms and the counselling/psychotherapy teaches the individual how to deal with the problems they have.
Depression is really common with between 5 and 10% of the population suffering from it in their lives. Almost anyone can be affected at some point during their life and it is important to recognise that there is a vast difference between feeling down one day and having a depressive disorder.
It is important you see a trained a psychologist to be assessed if you feel you are suffering from depression. The treatment can be very effective if the right approach is used.
I use a combination of SFBT counselling clinical hypnotherapy, CBT and NLP. I use these treatments in order to more you away from the negative thoughts that come with depression and into a more solution based and positive future.
SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION
- tiredness
- lack of energy
- restlessness and irritability
- feeling worthless, helpless or guilty
- loss of interest in hobbies or activities
- feeling constantly pessimistic
- feeling constantly sad, anxious or empty
- difficulty concentrating and making decisions
- changes in sleep patterns
- changes in appetite
- thoughts of death or suicide
- persistent physical symptoms, such as headaches and digestive disorders
Types of Depression
There are different types of depression, including Major Depression, Dysthymic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression and Postnatal Depression.
Causes of depression
Research suggests there are a combination of factors that influence the development of depression. These include:
Psychological Factors
Research suggests that individuals with certain characteristics (e.g. low confidence/self-esteem, a pessimistic outlook and negative thought patterns) are more prone to depression
Biological Factors
An imbalance of serotonin (a chemical in the brain) is thought to contribute to depression by altering an individual’s though process and emotions. Some research has suggested a genetic link to some types of depression.
Hormonal Factors
Research has suggested a link between abnormal levels of Cortisol (a natural steroid hormone in the body) with depression.
Traumatic Factors
Research has found that traumatic experiences such as divorce, the loss of a loved one, abuse and neglect may contribute to depression.
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