Depression
Depression can be an overwhelming struggle. If you are suffering from depression I urge you to call or e-mail me and make an appointment.
Depression is a crippling disease, not just for the person
inflicted but also for everyone that cares and loves them. Learn to manage
your depression today by using techniques that over time will allow you
to conquer your depression on your terms.
This article will cover the groups that depression affects, the signs of
depression and some potential techniques for coping. Recognizing that you
have depression will set you on the road to managing depression.
Depression really has no age boundaries. Young children starting at age
5 have been found to have depression due to environmental influences. Influences
such as divorce, domestic violence, and social rejection are very common
in the world today. Teen depression is becoming an epidemic over the last
20 years with teenage suicide being the end result of not receiving treatment.
Children and teens often lack the ability to recognize the signs and need
to rely on attentive parents to help diagnose the symptoms of depression.
Adults often become depressed from the stresses and anxieties of daily work
life and pressures of home life. Adults are much more likely to recognize
their symptoms and seek treatment before it becomes a major problem.
Finally, the elderly become depressed for very different reasons. The thought
of dying is in itself a depressing thought for most people and as you age
you think about it more and more. It is part of your life as those you love
begin passing away before you do. Poor health is also a major contributor
to depression in the elderly.
For most people, the signs of depression can be easily detected by others
that have contact with you on a daily basis. You may begin to lose interest
in your job, your relationships with family and friends and in your personal
life. You may feel miserable or frustrated inwardly as well as outwardly
towards others. Often times there is no apparent reason for these feelings.
Other symptoms of depression include constant negative thoughts, constant
fear, feeling lonely and dull even when surrounded by others. And most obviously,
any thoughts about committing suicide are sure signs that something is wrong.
Remember, as you review the symptoms of depression above, that having these
feelings during appropriate times is perfectly normal (except suicidal thoughts).
Death of family member, or loss of job or even a painful breakup can all
cause these feelings temporarily. But when these symptoms move from temporary
to permanent then something must be done.
Free yourself from bitterness and hatred each day. Avoid going to bed with
annoyed and irritable feelings against people you have had a misunderstanding
with. Eliminate hatred from your heart and mind. Release all anxieties,
tension, and anger on a daily basis.
Another technique is to look for something that you can bring about for
another person. If possible, do a nice deed each day. Stretch out to anyone
in need. Most importantly, don't expect recognition because that is not
why you are doing it. You are doing it to make yourself feel better not
for recognition.
Depression is a mental illness that is normally treatable without medication
but requires a commitment to take action to lead a lifestyle free of the
triggers of depression. Remember that depression will not only ruin your
life but it also negatively impacts the lives of the people around you.
If you won't take action for yourself then take action for those that love
you most.
If you would like to talk more about Depression
call
Dan Pippinger at:
(360) 779-7921
or e-mail me at
dan@restorationcounseling.us
1040 Hostmark St.; suite 100D
Poulsbo, WA 98110
My office is easy to find located in the Olympic Place Building in Poulsbo
and convenient to Bainbridge Island, Kingston and Silverdale.
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