Depression

You can lift the darkness of depression.

Does your life seem pointless? Is it a struggle just to get out of bed in the morning? Is happiness a distant memory? If you find yourself wondering why you just can't “snap out of it” and get better the answer is simple – depression has rolled over you like fog.

* Low energy levels, the person may feel lethargic or tired all the time.

* He or she (depression is twice as common in women) may isolate themselves away from people and activity, shutting themselves off from life.

* They may be tearful and anxious.

* It may be hard to make decisions.

* There may be feelings of guilt, shame and failure.

* Sex drive and appetite may be low, and there may be weight loss. At the other end of the scale comfort eating is common and may lead to substantial weight gain.

* Sleep patterns can be disturbed.

* Life seems meaningless.

* The very fact of being depressed may feel like a failure, as the person thinks "my life is fine, I have all these advantages, I ought to be OK"

* The person may feel empty, hopeless and despairing.

* A depressed person may have suicidal thoughts.

All of this is way beyond the normal ups and downs of life.

Most depression is caused by life events, things that happen that seem overwhelming (often stress is linked with depression). It can also be how we habitually think about things and whether we are getting our needs met. Occasionally if it's a long term condition it can be caused by buried feelings and emotions that need to be released.

Depression is not your fault and happens to the best of us. Antidepressant drugs help, but many have side effects. There is also the danger of masking the cause of the depression which then returns when the drug regime is tapered off. Hypnosis works without drugs to help you return to your normal self quickly.

Treating depression with hypnosis, combined with a CBT type approach, has proved to be effective and simple, putting in place hope, energy and purpose helping you back to normal living. There are also simple and practical steps you can take to improve your daily experience of life which will all begin to take effect and very soon you will be feeling much, much better. Why not give me a call to start your recovery?