Depression is a debilitating disorder that affects all age groups, men and women.
Although there are many different types of depression, there are some common symptoms of the illness.
Symptoms of five or more in the following list, that last for two weeks or more, could be signs that you are suffering from a depressive illness.
. Sadness, feeling down, ‘blue
. Negative thoughts and feelings
. Feeling hopeless, helpless, worthless
. Inappropriate guilt
. Pessimistic about the future
. Inability to obtain pleasure, social, sexual
. Decreased energy, fatigue
. Memory loss, or no concentration
. Difficult to make decisions
. Agitation
. Loss of appetite
. Overeating
. Suicidal ideology
Clinical hypnotherapy, using cognitive behavioural therapy, has been proven to be effective in treating depression. It can help you deal with the underlying causes of the depression and teach you skills to change negative thinking patterns.
Clients usually need about 8 – 10 sessions, spaced at weekly intervals, and with work carried out between sessions. This can include listening to the CD recording made during the hypnotherapy session, and working on negative thinking styles.
