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Depression

Depression

Depression is a common mental health problem that causes people to experience symptoms such as: low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, low energy, and poor concentration.

Common signs of depression

Persistent sadness
Loss of interest or pleasure
Fatigue or low energy
Sleep disturbances
Feelings worthless
Self-harm
6 common signs of depression
Persistent Sadness
A continuous feeling of sadness or emptiness that lasts for an extended period, often without a specific cause.
Loss of interest or pleasure
A significant decrease in enjoyment or interest in activities once considered enjoyable or fulfilling.
Fatigue or low energy
A persistent sense of exhaustion or lack of energy, even after minimal physical or mental exertion.
Sleep disturbances
Disrupted sleep patterns, including insomnia or excessive sleepiness, that disrupt the normal sleep-wake cycle.
Feeling worthless
Overwhelming self-blame, inadequacy, or unworthiness accompanied by irrational guilt.
Self-harm
Self-harm is often associated with depression as a harmful coping mechanism to alleviate emotional pain and regain a sense of control.

The above is not an exhaustive list and symptoms such as tiredness and loss of energy, thoughts of suicide, and avoiding others, even your close friends and family are also symptoms of depression. If you have noticed changes in your mood, or any of the symptoms listed, please consider counselling.

My approach with you...

would be to create a safe warm environment for you to talk about your feelings. Then together we will look at a way of working that will help you address your problems in a positive way by helping you to clarify the issues, explore options, develop strategies and increase self-awareness and your mood.

If you believe I can be helpful, don’t hesitate in contacting me.

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