What Is Depression?
Depression is a commonly used expression to describe low mood, sadness and a lack of joy or interest in life. It is normal to sometimes experience the ‘blues’ as life throws challenges our way, however a persistent depressed mood, experienced over a prolonged period of time can indicate a more chronic condition e.g. Clinical Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Seasonal Affective Disorder )SAD), Bipolar.
What Are The Symptoms of Depression?
Symptoms associated with Depression include:
- Sadness, emptiness, hopelessness, detached
- Loss of joy and interest in activities
- Irritability
- Decreased energy and fatigue
- Feeling worthless, guilty
- Tearful
- Difficulty making decisions
- Social anxiety
Common Treatments For Depression
The type of depression diagnosed will ultimately affect the treatment. Chronic conditions are often supported with a mix of antidepressant medications, mindful and balanced coping strategies along with recommended talking therapies, which start to tackle the potential underlying causes.
Where Depression might be viewed as a more temporary, circumstantial or environmental state, exercise, diet, sleep and a review of work/life balance may prove helpful.
Can I Recover From Depression?
Where depression is genetic or chemical, management rather than full recovery may be discussed. Other types of depression can be greatly helped, even alleviated, with a more mindful approach, to deal with things in the present that may be triggering some of the many symptoms associated with this distressing condition.
Many MBR practitioners have had incredible results with clients exhibiting symptoms of Depression. If you are curious to learn about the MindBody Reconnect programme, please get in touch.
Please always consult a healthcare professional about any health concerns, before getting in touch.
