Depression
 Depression is an emotional state
in which there are extreme feelings of sadness, dejection, lack
of worth, and emptiness. Many times it includes a feeling of
having no motivation or energy.
Depression takes on different characteristics depending on
the individual,
and there are several varieties of depression.
Clinical Depression or Major Depression
Everyone experiences times in their lives when they experience
the blues or feelings of sadness. After a breakup with or the
death of a loved one, there is a normal grieving period that
will accompany the upset. Losing a job you really liked or not
getting a promotion you wanted can leave anyone feeling a little
down. We all get down sometimes. The difference between just
feeling sad and actual clinical depression, also called major
depression, is that those feelings persist for an abnormally
long period of time. The period of time really varies for each
person and would be based on how traumatic the event.
The word "clinical" in clinical depression basically
means that a medical doctor has checked you out, in which
you have gone through a series of tests to rule out other
possible causes for the way you are feeling. Then there are
set of symptoms that many people who are clinically depressed
feel at least more than two or three for a prolonged period
of time.
Chronic Depression
Chronic depression is typically a dull feeling of depression
that is ongoing most of the time. Depression becomes chronic
when the individual experiences episodes of depression, followed
by periods of time when the symptoms of depression seem to
disappear only to resurface again. When this cycle is repeated
on an ongoing basis that is chronic depression, which can
be a lifelong struggle.
Severe Depression
Depression becomes severe when a person is unable to function
in their normal daily life; unable to get out of bed, wash,
go to work, eat, or other daily routines. Thoughts of suicide
are more prevalent.
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What Causes Depression?
The leading causing of depression is not really known. There
are scientific studies that discuss chemical imbalances in the
brain; I wouldn't doubt that there are. The question remains
however, could those chemical imbalances be CAUSED by something
else? Could those long periods of sadness create the imbalance?
Could emotions; such as hurt and anger, which have not been
free to be expressed, cause those chemical imbalances? My hypothesis
is that "chemical imbalances" absolutely are created
by our own doing, be it negative thinking or unexpressed emotions
or by some outside stimulus that we are reacting to.
Some causes of depression
Unresolved issues, particularly in relationships and career.
Health issues - having lost the ability to do some activity
or the anxiety and stress created from health problems.
Unresolved feelings of withheld communication, anger, frustration,
and disappointments.
Prolonged periods of inactivity or staying indoors.
Changes in eating habits or sleeping habits.
Withdrawal from drugs, alcohol or tobacco.
The completion of a major goal project with nothing else to
look forward to.
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Self-help Tips for Treating
Depression
Exercise
Drink Water
Get plenty of sleep (but not too much either).
Spend time with friends.
Watch funny films.
Meditate - don't medicate.
Set a goal (and work toward achieving it)
The herbal remedy - St. John's Wort.
Read enlightening books.
Whatever it is that you keep complaining about, change it.
Get an animal to take care of.
Do volunteer work.
Listen music.
Aromatherapy oils, candles or incense.
Get a massage. Sometimes we just need someone to touch us.
Make love. Releases the happy chemicals in your body!
Acupuncture
Change your eating habits
Using hypnosis
Of all the ways that I mentioned of resolving depression, hypnosis
offers the most complete method of support as it incorporates
your mind, emotions, body, and your spirit. Through the deep
relaxation, you are supporting your body because endorphins
are released as you go into this state. As you get quiet, you
let go of feelings of anxiety and experience a sense of calm
and peace. You will become reconnected with the spirit within
you.
Hypnosis will help you to get in touch with those emotions that
need to be healed and released. You can train your mind to think
about that which gives you a feeling of warmth and to see the
beauty life has to offer.
One session alone generally isn't enough to resolve such an
issue, however through continued diligence and persistence you
can find your way through those dark clouds and find happiness
within and learn how to feel happy more often.
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