Depression

The British Medical Association (BMA) defines depression as:

"Feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest in life, combined with a sense of reduced emotional wellbeing"

Millions of people in the UK experience depression each year. Some symptoms of minor depression include loss of energy, motivation, and appetite. Despite these symptoms, however, those suffering from minor depression are still able to function normally and get necessary thing done.

When depression pervades every aspect of life, when getting out of bed to go to work becomes a problem every day, the depression is no longer minor. A major depression exhibits at least five of the following nine symptoms, and these symptoms must have been present for at least two weeks:

1. Depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day.
2. Diminished interest or pleasure in almost all activities of the day, nearly every day.
3. Significant weight gain or loss, when not dieting. A decreased appetite nearly every day.
4. Insomnia or hypersomnia (sleeping too much) nearly every day.
5. Feelings of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate guilt nearly every day.
6. Abnormal restlessness or a drop in physical activity nearly every day.
7. Fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day.
8. Diminished ability to think, concentrate, or make decisions nearly every day.
9. Recurrent thoughts of death, or suicidal thoughts or attempts.

Severe depression can be serious and life threatening and should be treated immediately in cases of severe depression you should consult your GP first.

Hypnotherapy can help you:

• To change your negative thought process.
• To incorporate new responses into your life.
• To feel hopeful and view the future in a positive way.
• To be more confident.
• To feel healthy and strong.
• To become a happier, calmer and more contented person.

Hypnotherapy can certainly help you to improve the quality of your life.

Keep your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you. ~ Maori proverb.

There are times when simply continuing with life is an achievement. To have the strength to keep going at such times, listen to and draw courage from the inner drum of your heartbeat. Hear its rhythm of purposeful determination – it is the call to life itself.