Depression
…depression won’t get better by itself
At times we all feel sad, moody, or low, and for some people experience these feelings intensely, for long periods of time, sometimes without any apparent reason. Depression does not discriminate a persons social-class, background; colour, race, religion, gender, sexuality, financial status, qualifications, size or age. Depression is a genuine health condition which won’t get better by itself, you can’t just ‘pull yourself together’ or ‘snap out of it’, anxiety and depression are like any other medical condition – you need to have an action plan to manage your recovery and feel better.
“ …Depression affected my ability to deal with situations rationally, so I’d end up crying because I’d burnt the toast…” – Sam
HELP CAN PROVIDE A LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL
Private Counselling Nottingham, you don’t have to suffer in silence. Having a safe and supportive space for you to think out loud can be a relief to talk openly without being judged. Here, we will work together, at your own pace, knowing you will be fully supported with someone who is trained and experienced in working with depression, where you can express your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. We will help you to explore unhelpful thoughts patterns and behaviours to understand how they affect the way you feel in a safe and accepting environment. This process will help you to change your thinking patterns and develop your coping skills to minimise the symptoms, so you’re able to deal with warning signs earlier and more effectively. You can recover and stay well, and gradually, get on with your life.
“ …There had never been any history of mental health in my family. It felt like a train that was coming and I couldn’t stop it. I had no idea what was happening to me, the panic attacks were terrifying. It was the darkest time in my life. Coming to you helped me unpack the reasons I was depressed and deal with emotions I didn’t know how to cope with. I no longer feel stressed, anxious or depressed, You’ve given me a glimpse of freedom and the will to face another day free of fear. Thank you for the many breakthroughs and tips I learnt to grow as a person, and genuinely look after myself….therapy has been incredibly helpful and absolutely worth doing. Highly recommended…..” – Sophie, 28
Take a positive step today and contact – we can work together from there.
There are all types of depression. Sometimes depression is caused by a chemical imbalance that can be treated through medication. Depression usually results from a combination of recent events and other long term, or personal factors rather than one immediate issue or event.
Differences between Male & Female Depression
Woman Tend to:
- Blame themselves
- Feel sad, apathetic, & worthless
- Feel anxious & scare
- Avoid conflict at all cost
- Feel slowed down & nervous
- Have trouble setting boundaries
- Find it easy to talk about self-doubt & despair
- Use food, friends & ‘love’ to self-medicate
Men Tend to:
- Blame others
- Feel angry, irritable, and ego inflated
- Feel suspicious & guarded
- Create conflicts
- Feel restless & agitated
- Need to feel in control at all costs
- Find it ‘weak’ to admit self-doubt or despair
- Use alcohol, TV, sports & sex to self-medicate
HELP CAN PROVIDE A LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL
Take a positive step today and contact – we can work together from there.
