What is depression?

Depression is the most commonly diagnosed mental health problem. People often use phrases like “I’m depressed” to describe a temporary low mood, or how they are feeling about a particular situation in their life. In most cases, these low spirits lift of their own accord after a short period of time. However, if these feelings of unhappiness worsen and begin to interfere with how you live your everyday life, then it is possible that you may be developing major or clinical depression. The word “clinical” simply means that the condition is severe enough to need some form of treatment.

If you are experiencing depression, you may feel unhappy, that everything you do is a struggle, and perhaps not worth the effort. Often people experiencing depression feel hopeless about the future and unable to see any positives in life. You may feel apathetic and unable to participate in activities you used to enjoy. At its worst, depression can lead to such feelings of helplessness and lack of worth that people may give up the will to live, or begin to consider suicide. Working with an Online Counselor offers people suffering from depression a more accessable service, no need to travel or leave your home.  It is safe and secure and completely confidential, you can even remain anonymous if you prefer. 

What are the symptoms of depression?

Depression can affect different people in many different ways. Some people experience depression primarily through psychological and emotional symptoms, whilst others may experience a wide range of physical effects.

The following is a list of possible symptoms of depression

Feeling in a low mood for long periods of time
Feeling anxious much of the time
Finding it hard to concentrate
Feeling unusually irritable
Failing to derive pleasure from usually enjoyable activities
Feeling tired and lacking energy
Losing self-confidence and self-esteem
Feeling numb and empty
Feeling hopeless and helpless
Feeling pessimistic about the future
Having problems getting to sleep
Waking up early in the morning
Losing interest in sex
Feeling guilty about things
Feeling restless and agitated
Being preoccupied by negative thoughts
Feeling like you want to commit suicide
Having thoughts about harming yourself
Experiencing physical aches and pains

What causes depression?

There is no one cause of depression. It varies from person to person. Broadly speaking there are three main triggers for developing depression. Social factors such as losing your job, isolation, divorce, or bereavement can trigger depression in some people. For other people, the trigger may be psychological factors such as chronic anxiety, relationship problems, low self esteem, childhood rejection or family background. A third trigger for depression may be physical factors such as infectious diseases like influenza or glandular fever; having a long-term physical health problem like multiple sclerosis; or as a side-effect of medical treatments like chemotherapy. It is also thought that some people may have a genetic predisposition towards depression.

Online Counselling, Online Life Coaching and talking treatments

Online Counselling can be very effective in combating depression for some people.
Many people suffering from depression find it difficult to get motivated, and getting out and about can be difficult too.  Online Counselling is easily accessible from your own home and is effective for depression sufferers because there is less to do in contacting an online counsellor.  This service is at your fingertips and there are no worries about meeting someone new, and all of the associated fears that can go with that.  Our professional, qualified online counsellors are available daytimes and early evenings.  Online Counselling aims to help people recognise the stress factors in their lives, and work out coping strategies in order to be able to deal with these.

A wide variety of Counselling models are available, ranging from Person Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT).  A Qualified, Experienced online Counsellor will be able to help you explore your worries and concerns and help you with practical ways to tackle your low mood.

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