Depression
Feelings of depression affect about 1 in 6 of us in any one week in the UK. Getting some support from someone who is not a family member or friend and being able to talk honestly and openly about how you feel can be really helpful.
We all experience ups and downs in our lives, but sometimes we can begin to experience the 'downs' more often and for longer periods. Depression can affect anyone at any time and is a feeling of being low or sad for several weeks or months at a time, perhaps without being able to say exactly why.
Feeling this way can also impact your relationships and/or work which can then add to your low mood creating a never ending exhausting cycle. You may even notice difficulties sleeping, changes in weight or a lack of energy, making even the smallest things seem difficult to tackle.
How Depression Can Feel
Depression can have a real impact on many areas of your life, but some common characteristics include:
- Feeling sad/low for weeks at a time
- Feeling tearful
- A lack of confidence/low self esteem
- Not enjoying things you do or not being interested in things you once enjoyed
- Feeling there is no hope for the future
- Thoughts about harming yourself
- Not taking care of yourself/not caring what happens to you
Counselling for Depression
It can feel really difficult sometimes to see a way forward if you are experiencing feelings of depression - but you do not have to face this alone.
I am here to help, and together in safe and supportive environment we can look at what may be causing your low mood so we can begin to understand how you can find a new direction.
You may want to talk about past experiences or and we can explore how these may be impacting your life as well as looking at strategies to help you day to day and get you to where you want to be.
N.B. you may also want to consider speaking to your GP about the help they may be able to offer you, and if you feel you are in crisis and need immediate urgent help, please talk to someone you trust, contact your GP, crisis support or the emergency services
I have both online and in-person appointments available so please
Email me at:
ku.oc.gnillesnuocgec@erialc