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Depression can sometimes feel like a life sentence, like you're trapped inside a body and there's no way out.
I understand. Many years ago, I was also depressed, so I do know how it feels. When I got better, I wanted
to help others experience the joy and light-heartedness that I was experiencing.
Patients and their family members often overlook the symptoms of depression,
assuming that feeling depressed is normal for someone struggling with a serious problem, such as divorce, loss
of a job, or chronic illness.
Symptoms of depression are also frequently masked by the other
conditions, resulting in treatment for the symptoms - but not the
underlying cause of - the depression. It is extremely important to treat all forms of illness at the same time.
Common symptoms of depression include:
- Depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities
- Significant weight loss or weight gain
- Sleep disturbances -- sleeping too much or not able to sleep
- Problems with concentration
- Apathy (lack of feeling or emotion)
- Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
- Fatigue or loss of energy
- Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide
What Can Be Done To Treat Depression?
Early diagnosis and treatment for depression can reduce distress, as well as the risk of complications and suicide. People who get treatment for
depression that occurs at the same time as other problems, such as a chronic disease, often experience an improvement in their overall condition, a
better quality of life, and are more easily able to stick to their treatment plans.
Psychotherapy for depression involves the following;
- Focus on the behaviors, emotions, and ideas that contribute to
his or her depression.
- Understand and identify the life problems or events, such as a
major illness, a death in the family, a loss of a job, or a divorce that
contribute to depression and help them understand which aspects of those
problems they may be able to solve or improve.
- Regain a sense of control and pleasure in life.
Getting Relief From Depression
There is always a reason why you are depressed. It doesn't happen by accident. Often it's a series of negative
experiences in your life, sometimes starting in your childhood, where your feelings and needs just didn't seem
to matter to the people around you. Maybe they were too busy with their own issues and their own problems to
really care about you and your life.
You may still feel very hurt deep inside, and still wonder if you really do matter as a person, or if anyone really cares.
All the doctors and pills in the world don't take the place of that one caring human being who genuinely feels
compassion for you and wants you to be happy.
I would love to help you find relief from your depression. I've helped many people overcome their depression in the
past, and many of those people are now leading healthy, happy lives.
Depression doesn't have to be a life sentence!
There is a way out. You will have some emotional work to do, and you'll definitely have to make some changes in your life,
but I know I can make it much quicker and easier for you.
Over the years, there has been tens of thousands of research studies showing
that lifestyle changes can help heal psychological problems faster than drugs or psychotherapy alone.
That's why I combine psychology, naturopathy and nutrition - so the people I work with can feel better faster
and enjoy lasting results.
For more information, please call me at (408)315-0645 or
contact me online.
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