Depression - To Hide or Not To Hide?
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The document discusses depression, its symptoms, causes, and treatments while highlighting personal testimonials of individuals affected by it. It underscores the importance of prevention strategies such as avoiding addictive substances, seeking support, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Additionally, it provides contact information for further assistance and counseling services.
Depression - To Hide or Not To Hide?
- 1. Lets Hide Or Not? Depression Genovieve Feasey The Choice To Change www.thechoicetochange.co.uk www.hypnotherapyandcounselling.co.uk CONTACT ME 01494 883815
- 2. What is Depression? Feelings of loss Uncontrollable mood. Hopelessness, Worthlessness People we recognise: Robbin Williams - Stephen Fry - Adele - Princess Diana
- 3. What are the Symptoms? • Depressed mood most of the day and nearly every day • Lack of motivation or concentration • No interest or pleasure in things that were pleasurable before • Significant weight loss/gain • Insomnia
- 4. Who does it affect?
- 5. Causes of Depression Biological differences Neurotransmitters Hormones
- 6. Complications of Depression • Suicide • Increased risk of alcohol and drug related problems • Increased risk of tobacco dependence • Increased problems with physical health
- 7. Treatments • Medication /Drugs • Counseling Or Psychotherapy • Combination of All of the above
- 8. Risk of Effective Treatment Antidepressant can be very effective, NOTE: and for some people it may/can cause suicidal behaviour. YOU CAN SEEK ALTERNATIVE treatment
- 9. I have difficulty sleeping every night. I close my eyes to try to get some rest, but all I can think about are my concerns and it doesn’t let me sleep… Jane from Buckinghamshire
- 10. I feel worthless. I feel like no one loves or cares for me and it makes no difference whether I’m living in this world or not. Tom aged 13 Buckinghamshire
- 11. I don’t find anything interesting anymore. Hobbies and things that I enjoyed doing once doesn’t interest me anymore. It’s strange because I used to love doing certain things.. But now nothing catches my attention.. Michael- 55 from Buckinghamshire
- 12. What’s important in defeating depression?
- 13. Prevention of Depression • Avoid drugs, alcohol, caffeine, addictive substances. • Ask for medical and psychological support • Exercise regularly • Learn how to relax and manage stress • Maintain good sleeping habits • Get involved with activities
- 14. Watch and listen to these testimonial INSPIRATIONAL STRENGTH
- 15. Thank you for listening www.thechoicetochange.co.uk www.hypnotherapyandcounselling.co.uk Contact Genovieve 01494 883815