What Is Depression?

Depression is an illness that affects an estimated 200,000 people in Ireland. Women are diagnosed with depression about twice as often as men, and in the case of women, it is possible that this is related to their menstrual cycle also.

If you are one of those 200,000 people, then you will be all too aware of the effects depression can have on your life. It can affect your performance at work, it can cause problems in your relationships, it can make you feel embarrassed and even afraid to tell other people in case they think you are "mad", or "have a screw loose". Thankfully, some of these misconceptions are on the wane as more and more information becomes available on depression and more and more people begin to regard depression as just an ordinary, everyday illness. Although there are many different types of depression, and indeed, many different intensities of the symptoms of depression, there are some common symptoms of depression and depressive illness.

Symptoms Of Depression

Genetic Predisposition

Medical research has shown that some types of depression run in families, suggesting that a predisposition can be inherited. In some families, major depression also seems to occur generation after generation. However, it can also occur in people who have no family history of depression. Whether inherited or not, research has proven that depressive disorders are associated with changes in brain structures or brain function.

Why Does A Person Suffer From Depression?

People who have low self-esteem, who do not develop the skills to recognize and express feelings, people who encounter various traumas such as rape or the death of a loved one, people who consistently view themselves and the world with pessimism or who are readily overwhelmed by stress, are prone to depression. Alcoholics and addicts often experience depression and use substances to self-medicate. When alcoholics and addicts decide to get clean and sober, they often experience depression during the first year or two of their recovery while their brain chemistry returns to normal function.

The Good News - Depression IS Treatable!

Each person's depression is unique to them - that's why hypno-analysis works really well, because through the process of hypno-analysis, it is possible to find life experiences and trauma's that may have contributed to your depression and allow trapped (repressed) emotions to be expressed. It also facilitates re-learning of behaviour patterns that may contribute to your depression. It's difficult to know which comes first, the chicken or the egg - do your thoughts change your brain chemistry or does your brain chemistry change your thought patterns? The only thing that is certain is that many people with depression throughout the world have been helped immeasurably by hypnotherapy.

For a confidential chat about your depression symptoms and an evaluation of how I can help you, please call 086 2666670 now.

ACCESS HYPNOTHERAPY is based in Blarney, Co. Cork. All therapy is conducted in a peaceful, friendly and supportive atmosphere, and is completely confidential.