Depression has been described as feelings of severe despondency and dejection.
“self-doubt creeps in and that swiftly turns to depression“
THE PROBLEM
Depression can happen to any one of us during our lifetimes. It can cause us to lose track of ourselves and sometimes of our lives too. It is a proper illness with many facets and problems.
THE SYMPTOMS
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tiredness
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unable to get up in the mornings
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unable to stay asleep at night
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little little/ to much of
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an appetite
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tearful
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unhappiness even in things which used to bring you joy
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loss of interest in things
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low sex drive
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low in spirit
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feelings of suicidal thoughts
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can‘t be bothered to go on
THE SOLUTION
I will be able to explain to you exactly what is happening in your brain, and why you feel the way in which you do. I will also be able to show you how we can get the old you back again. Solution Focused Therapy will help you to unwind and relax. Using deep relaxation methods and focusing on the positive aspects of your life we will very quickly start to see a difference in your demeanour. You will be given an MP3 which you can use at night to help you to sleep and this will start to have an immediate effect. Your Serotonin levels will start to rise and so will your mood.
If you are currently on medication for depression Solution Focused Therapy is a complimentary therapy to these medications.
This treatment will usually take between 8 to 10 weeks to complete.