Depression

Depression is a common term often used to describe being in a prolonged low mood or feeling down for a lengthy period. It is also used to describe an illness which affects the mind. No-one is 100% sure what causes depression, it certainly is not a sign of weakness as anyone could suffer with it. Stressful incidents, physical illness, recreational drugs and genes are linked factors to causes depression.

Depressed people tend to have higher levels of stress hormones and unbalanced levels of serotonin. 

Depression has many symptoms and can include: 

• Feeling tired, exhausted and lacking in energy
• Lacking in concentration and focus
• Losing interest in normal activities, hobbies and everyday life
• Losing interest in things you normally really enjoy
• Difficulty sleeping or waking up early
• Finding it hard to get out of bed to face the world
• Anxious, tense or nervous
• Balance in food changing maybe overeating for comfort or losing interest in food
• Losing self confidence
• Feeling guilty
• Feeling hopeless
• Avoiding situations or people
• Thinking about suicide – this is very common and if you feel this way then talking to someone about it will help you.

I am able to draw upon personal experience in this area which has helped me provide valuable insight, support and understanding and help people realise they are not alone and anyone can experience anxiety and depression at various points in their lives. 

Help is available from many different sources and it is always advised to see help from your Doctor if you feel you may be suffering with depression. 

See the anxiety and phobia pages for more information on anxiety related issues. 

Contact me to discuss options available for treating depression.