Depression affects many people. Sometimes it can have a short duration and in other cases becomes chronic and more serious. There are other forms of depression of a more clinical nature such as bi-polar disorder which do need to be treated with medication as well as counselling or psychotherapy. Symptoms of depression can include mood swings, a general low feeling, irritability, lack of motivation, exhaustion, difficulties concentrating, pessimism, insomnia, crying, suicidal thoughts, inability to relate to others, social withdrawal, loss of appetite or eating too much, lack of sex drive, little or no enthusiasm or ability to take pleasure in anything. Depression can also lead to difficulties at work in relationships and performance and difficulties with our loved ones and friends.
Counselling and Psychotherapy can be very helpful in establishing the root cause of why you feel depressed. lacking in motivation and suffering low self-esteem, and can offer ways to manage these painful and sometimes frightening feelings. Our Depression counsellors will help you to explore the causes of your Depression such as the break-up of a relationship or loss of a loved one, stress caused by work, financial difficulties, bullying, feelings of sexual inadequacy, tendency to worry a lot, low-self esteem etc and will tailor the treatment to your individual symptoms.
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