Symptoms of depression include - feeling miserable and tired, not enjoying activities you once took pleasure in, anxiety, thoughts of suicide, feeling like a failure, loss of confidence, aches and pains with no apparent physical cause, feeling you have no future and much more. Right now I would like to stress that, if you feel you are suffering from depression, please go and see a doctor. They are very helpful with such matters and can tell you of local counseling sessions you can attend. If you feel your doctor has not dealt with the issue appropriately then go and see another. There are many different kinds of depression. They stem from two main types. One, which is caused by a negative event in your life, this is known as psychological depression. The second has no apparent cause or reason. This is called existential depression and is the most common. It is psychological depression, which is easier to overcome, as you already know the root of the problem. It is important to step back and look at the event that triggered the spell of depression. It may have been the death of a loved one, a divorce, job loss or any other sort of setback. With existential depression it is a lot more difficult to fathom the problem, as you do not know the underlying cause. As mentioned in the opening of this article, it could vary from a small case of the "blues" to feeling suicidal. Two things are important in these cases, how bad the depression is, and how long you have been suffering from it. This kind of depression is often harder to deal with, as people often won't be as understanding or sympathetic as they would be with a person suffering from the first type of depression. These two types of depression branch off into many different kinds of depression. This includes - Postnatal depression, manic depression, seasonal adjustment disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, postpartum depression, atypical depression, major depression, dysthymia and more. These can all be treated with various kinds of medication, however, drugs do not treat depression, only the symptoms. Antidepressants are only effective in one third of cases, partially effective in another third and have no effect in the other third at all. A lot of people who are prescribed antidepressants do not finish the course because they find the side effects to be more unpleasant than the depression itself. It is documented fact that those who suffer from depression, and are treated by antidepressants alone, relapse 80% of the time. So, you might ask, what should I do to deal with depression? The first two things you should try and do are tell a doctor, and tell a family member. If there are counseling sessions available (these are usually free) that your doctor informs you of, try going to at least a handful of sessions, possibly with a friend, family member or loved one for support. A change of diet and lifestyle may also be in order. The high sugar in sweets and excess fat in snack foods can send a mind “haywire” as it is constantly having to monitor hormone and chemical levels, putting a great deal of stress on it. Maintaining a balanced diet of foods such as fruits, vegetables, cereals, yoghurts, fish, lean meat and pulses will improve both your physical and mental health. Try and exercise for thirty minutes everyday. This can be as simple as taking the dog for a walk, or even better, joining a yoga, tai chi, or aerobics class which is not only a great way to get exercise but to meet a lot of nice people too. When you exercise the brain releases endomorphines that produce a sense of well-being and dull any physical pain you may be suffering from. Here at FreeHypnosisTreatment.com we offer several free hypnotherapy audio sessions that can help combat depression. The Ego Boost session in particular can have a very positive effect if you are suffering from depression. If stress is a problem then check out the Relaxation session. If you are self-conscious then the Healthy Skin and Weight Loss sessions could be a real help to you. If you’d like to ask me any questions regarding this article or anything else at the site then please Contact Me . Thank you.
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