Depression
Depression is prolonged sadness that affects our overall daily functioning. Research has demonstrated that depression does not result from “weakness”, yet this misconception seems to exist even in the year 2018. The easiest way to differentiate clinical depression from normal sadness is to notice if the low moods you are facing is affecting your overall day-to-day activities such as sleep (too much sleep/too little sleep), appetite (too little/too much), your interpersonal relationships (frequent distress with your partner), your work or school life, and your overall motivation and drive.
What causes Depression?
There is no one cause for depression, but rather many factors such as genetics, complex gene-environment interaction.
Early theories of depression and neurochemistry point towards a serotonin or norepinephrine deficiency – a problem with the balance as the the cause for depression, however neurochemistry research is still an evolving field. Most depressed individuals evidence no such deficiencies, although subgroups do. Current theories acknowledge the complexity of the neurochemical systems that participate in depressed behavior.
What are the symptoms of depression?
• Sadness or irritability
• A loss of enjoyment in once pleasurable activities
• A loss of energy
• Difficulty concentrating
• Insomnia or excessive sleep
• Fatigue
• Headache, backache, or stomach upset
• Decreased sex drive
• A change in appetite (increased or reduced)
• Feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, and/or worthlessness
• Suicidal thoughts or attempts
If any of these symptoms are persisting for more than 2 weeks, Clinical Depression may be the reason.
How common is depression in India?
According to the latest WHO statistics, 1 out of 20 people in India have depression. Sadly, the statistics also say that over 80% of them do not receive any kind of treatment.
How counselling and therapy can help you
During our therapy sessions, we will explore further on what’s the trigger for your depression. We will also work on dealing with depression more effectively so that you start to live better and feel better. Every session will offer you a lot of takeaways. I work from the second-wave and third-wave behavioural perspective, so we will be doing a lot of useful techniques like cognitive defusion, behavioural activation, and many such beneficial psychological skills in sessions.
When Sindhushri is not indulging in clinical work, she is seen singing songs with her daughter, exploring board games with her husband, playing sitar with her mother, and creating zentangles during her alone time.
When Sindhushri is not indulging in clinical work, she is seen singing songs with her daughter, exploring board games with her husband, playing sitar with her mother, and creating zentangles during her alone time.
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- Is depression different from bipolar disorder?
- Medication or therapy? Which works better?
- Depression therapy – worksheets
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Call at +91 86603 88394 and we can set up your free consultation. On the phone, you may ask me any questions you might have and we can explore what’s concerning you further.