Depression is classified as a mood disorder. It may be described as feelings of sadness, loss, or anger that interfere with a person’s everyday activities.
You cannot catch depression, however according to some experts, Anxiety Disorders affect between 14-22% of the Australian adult population every year while Depression affects around 6% and it is rising, you can influence how others feel.
With this in 'mind' and knowing that you can and probably are affecting others more significantly than you thought, why aren't people more aware of how they are affecting others and noticing the impact they have on the world around them.
It is important to realise that feeling down at times is a normal part of life however we need to understand that it is not healthy to remain this way.
Sad and upsetting events and thoughts happen to everyone, but if you are feeling down or hopeless on a regular basis, you could be dealing with depression.
It is not always easy to detect but if this sounds familiar to you, you owe it to yourself, your family and friends to become a better you, and seek support and assistance to perhaps help you through it successfully.
'Even if you have tried psychological help, counselling or hypnotherapy in the past, you can often get different results from different therapists.'
Symptoms of depression differ somewhat depending on the different types of depression being experienced, but there are a few general symptoms that appear in most types of depression which can include:
• Loss of interest in activities that were previously enjoyed
• Desire to avoid social occasions or to go outdoors
• A lack of desire to go anywhere
• Feelings of guilt or worthlessness (ongoing often with no apparent logical basis)
• Changes in appetite (either overeating or loss of interest in food)
• Excessive tiredness
• Changes in the speed of movement, to the point where it’s noticeable to others
• Changes in sleeping patterns (reduced need for sleep or sleeping excessively)
• Suicidal thoughts and feelings of unworthiness
These symptoms are also characteristic of many other conditions, which, I believe, can sometimes lead to misdiagnosis and unnecessary prescription of anti depressant medication.
It is important to note that if you are looking for an alternative approach to dealing with your depression to understand that seeking support is the healthiest approach.
We can discuss your challenges and help to support and develop a customised coaching and hypnotherapy programme suited to your specific requirement.
Understanding that ultimately you cannot 'catch' depression but you can take steps and a pro-active approach to help yourself or a loved one and that it is actually important to do so earlier rather than later.
Please contact us on 044 777 0011 or send an email to reducestressnow@bigpond.com to arrange a complimentary consultation.
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