Depression Counselling

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Depression Counselling
Depression is classified as a mood disorder. It
may be described as feelings of sadness, loss, or
anger that interfere with a persons everyday
activities. People experience depression in
different ways. It may interfere with your daily
work, resulting in lost time and lower
productivity.
Innovative Counselling Solutions provides
depression counselling to anyone that feels they
need an emotional change. As therapists, our goal
is to become your partners in stopping your
anxiety and freeing you from its burden.
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Depression Counselling
Do I have Depression? For some, an obstacle to
them seeking help is understanding whether or not
they actually have depression. Before we go into
the symptoms of depression, it's important to
point out that if you are struggling with your
emotions and feel unable to cope - it could be
worth seeking support. You are worthy of help, no
matter how trivial you may perceive your problems
to be. Speaking to a professional, whether
that's your GP or a counsellor, can help you
understand what you need. This can range from
self-help tips and breathing exercises, to a
course of psychotherapy and medication. Everyone
is different and will need differing levels of
support.
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Depression Counselling

• How Does it Feel?
• If you have depression, you are likely to have at
  least five of the following depression symptoms
• You may feel
• Worthless
• Like life isnt worth living
• Constantly anxious, tearful and worried
• Like you cant concentrate
• Indecisive
• Irritable and intolerant of others
• You are not getting enough enjoyment out of life
• You have a lack of self-esteem
• You have excessive and inappropriate guilt
• You have no motivation or interest in things you
  used to enjoy

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Depression Counselling

• How Does it Feel?
• You may experience
• Changes in sleeping patterns - broken nights or
  oversleeping
• Changes in eating patterns - loss of appetite or
  overeating
• Tiredness and a loss of energy
• Persistent headaches and/or stomach upsets
• Chronic pain
• A slower speaking pattern than usual
• Loss of libido
• For women, changes to menstrual cycle

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Why do we become Depressed? Sometimes its
instantly apparent what the cause is, but other
times there isnt an obvious reason why you feel
so down. It could be that youve lost something
or someone, or it could stem from disappointment
or frustration. Usually, there will be more than
one reason why you suffer from depression, and
these reasons differ from person to
person. Common reasons behind the development of
depression include Distressing life events can
take their toll on us. Divorce, family problems
or losing a job are all momentous in our lives
that can alter our mood. Bereavement Losing
someone that is close to you can increase the
risk. Its not always just the loss that causes
depression, its the way we deal with it. If you
dont grieve or express your feelings properly,
they can build up and contribute to depression.
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Depression Counselling
Why do we become Depressed? Your childhood
experiences can affect you in adult life. If you
were physically or emotionally abused, or not
taught to cope with troubles that enter your
life, it could lead you to having problems as you
grow up. Anger Frozen anger is a term thats
closely related to depression. You may have gone
through something that caused you to become
angry, but at the time you couldnt express your
feelings properly. This type of anger becomes
suppressed it can then build up and become a
cause of depression. Heavy drinking on a regular
basis can make you more susceptible to developing
depression.
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Depression Counselling
Types of Depression There are several different
'types' of depression, including Mild
Depression - When depression symptoms have a
limited impact on daily life. Generally,
sufferers of mild depression will experience a
persistent low mood and spirit. They may find it
difficult to motivate themselves to do things
they normally enjoy. Major Depression - A more
severe form that can lead to hospital admission.
Symptoms will be more prominent and interfere
with daily life. They can affect eating habits,
sleeping, and other day-to-day activities. Some
sufferers may feel suicidal and that life is no
longer worth living. Bipolar Disorder - A form
of manic depression characterised by extreme
highs and lows. For example when a period of
hyperactivity where sufferers are excited and
planning overambitious tasks is followed by a
period of severe depression.
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Depression Counselling
What Innovative Counselling will do? Innovative
Counselling Solutions provides depression therapy
to anyone that feels they need an emotional
change. As therapists, our goal is to become your
partners in stopping your anxiety and freeing you
from its burden. We are a team of counsellors
that have provided depression change for many
years, helping those struggling with sadness,
loneliness, and diagnosable depression symptoms
overcome their issues and lead successful and
passionate lives. If you find yourself living in
a dark bubble unable to break free, depression
counselling may be exactly what you need to
thrive. Contact us today to get started, and
lets schedule an intake appointment to learn
more about our Calgary counselling services.
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Depression Counselling
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