{"id":1057,"date":"2023-04-18T08:49:37","date_gmt":"2023-04-18T07:49:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mindyog.com\/blog\/?p=1057"},"modified":"2023-06-22T09:00:37","modified_gmt":"2023-06-22T08:00:37","slug":"psychological-counselling-for-depression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindyog.com\/blog\/psychological-counselling-for-depression\/","title":{"rendered":"Know All About Psychological Counselling for Depression"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What happened? Are you down today? Don’t you feel good? It’s been so long since you left your house. You don’t even speak properly. Is there something wrong with your health? Do you feel that your recent mood swings and episodes of self-isolation are beyond explanation and not just a temporary thing? Are you sick and tired of hearing questions like this and pretending that everything is fine? You try to do good when you know something is bothering you deep down. Do you need a doctor or psychologist in Kolkata<\/a><\/strong>? Are you facing these endless questions? All of these could be signs that you are depressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is\nnot wise to suffer in silence. You may be slowly slipping into depression and\nthis can be detrimental to your overall mental health and well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Are\nyou depressed<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We all\nfeel down at some point in our lives. Our natural response to a given situation\nthat upsets us or something we don’t like or want. However, when these feelings\nof boredom, frustration and loneliness get on our nerves and cage us, we dismiss\nit as a bad mood day. In reality, it can be something more than that. It could\nbe that you are depressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is depression?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depression,\nalso known as major depressive disorder, is a widespread and serious medical\ncondition that affects your emotional well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depression statistics :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s\ntake a look at how common depression is among Canadians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\nare some statistics from the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About\n10% to 20% of Canada’s youth population suffers from mental illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About\n5% of the male and 12% of the female population between the ages of 12 and 19\nhave experienced a major episode of depression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According\nto the UN Secretary-General, the global pandemic, COVID-19 has severely\naffected mental health and well-being in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These\nare a few examples from different parts of the country. The real picture is\nmore likely to be horrifying. However, although depression slowly affects the\nbody and mind, once diagnosed it is curable with proper mental health\ncounselling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms\nof depression can vary from person to person. However, there are some telltale\nsigns to watch for. Although these may seem like simple lows, some symptoms are\nmore complex, stronger, and longer lasting. So, when you go to your counselling\nsession, be sure to discuss these with your counsellor or therapist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read: 10 techniques to help change negative thoughts of depression<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs\nand symptoms of depression include<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. You\nalmost always feel hopeless and helpless<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\nalways have a negative outlook, feel like it’s the end of the world, and can’t\ndo anything to fix what’s broken inside. You have made up your mind that\nnothing will change or improve in your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. You\ndon’t find anything interesting anymore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ve\nalmost forgotten about the things and ideas you once loved, including your\nhobbies, skills, food, and other things that used to bring you joy and\nhappiness. You have isolated yourself from everything and everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Your\nfavourite foods no longer tempt you<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\nstop caring about what’s for lunch or dinner. You eat just to fill your\nstomach, not because of your fondness for the foods you enjoy. There are days\nwhen you don’t even like the thought of eating. You don’t feel particularly\nhungry or want to eat. There are significant changes in your eating habits and\nbody weight. You either lose or gain weight in less time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Your\nsleep patterns have changed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\neither have insomnia or you oversleep. Some people complain of waking up early\nin the morning and then feeling tired throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Your\npersonality has changed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You get\nirritated easily even if there is a small problem or you don’t react.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. You\nalways feel tired<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You are\nno longer the same person who was full of energy. You feel lethargic and tired\neven after doing small chores or housework. You stop working and socialising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. You\nblame yourself a lot<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\nsuffer from overwhelming feelings of guilt or worthlessness. You become your\nbiggest critic criticizing yourself for the slightest mistake, even the ones\nyou didn’t make. Criticism is borderline self-loathing. You also have an\nincreased tendency to self-harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. You\ncan’t concentrate well<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\nfind it a difficult time to focus and make decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. You\ntry to escape most of the time<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You are\nalways looking for an escape from everything and everyone around you. And, you\nfind your escape and comfort zone in things like dangerous sports, substance\nabuse, smoking, drinking, and anything else that can help you find solace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. You\nexperience unexplained pain<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People\nsuffering from depression complain of aches and pains, including stomachaches,\nheadaches, muscle aches and backaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cause\nof depression<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Young\nman lost in depression and sadness holding paper with smiley on his face\nbecause society is forcing him to hide his pain in depression and lost hope<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anyone\ncan be depressed. You never know, the person sitting next to you in your\noffice, who is always happy, may also be suffering from depression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coping\nwith depression<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  If\nyou experience the symptoms mentioned above, you may be depressed. But don’t\nworry; take a deep breath and read on. You will find many experienced and\nreputable psychologists who can help you deal with depression through various\ncounselling techniques and platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Always\nremember your mental health is just as important as your physical health. And\nas far as depression is concerned, it can affect anyone regardless of gender,\nsocial status or age. Therefore, you need to raise awareness about depression\nand talk about it more often. By choosing online therapy, you can help yourself\nand others fight depression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online\ndepression therapy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online\ndepression therapy mainly focuses on the thoughts that are currently bothering\nyou, your feelings, any changes in behaviour and how these are affecting your\ndaily life. During your session with your Psychologist ( he or she) will likely\nuse talk therapy or CBT to help you understand your problems and help you know\nthat depression is just another phase of your life, and it will pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nrole of a mental health counselling professional is to listen to your problems,\noffer feedback, and work with you to find and develop coping strategies for\ndepression. They will assess your progress during the session and customise the\nsessions according to your needs if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is\ndepression genetic?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A wide\nrange of factors can contribute to the development of depression in a person.\nHowever, family genetics seem to play a role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research\nshows that a family history of depression can increase a person’s risk of\ndeveloping it. Although the importance of genetic factors in the development of\ndepression is not fully understood, twin and family studies show that the\nheritability of depression is about 37 percent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Several\nsmall studies have identified genetic factors that may be associated with\ndepression. However, further, more definitive studies are needed to appreciate\nthe exact role of genetics in depression fully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Always\nremember you should never hide anything from your therapist. If you do, your\ntherapist won’t be as effective at helping you and getting to know what’s\nbothering you. How can they help you deal with it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How\nto treat chemical imbalance in the brain?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some\ndrugs work by changing the levels of chemicals in the brain, blocking\nreabsorption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blocking\nthe reuptake of certain neurotransmitters increases the amount available for\nuse by your nerves. It activates your nerve receptors for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Medicines\ncan change the levels of the following substances:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.\nDopamine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.\nSerotonin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.\nNorepinephrine, also called norepinephrine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some\ndrugs work in combination with the other two chemicals listed above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples\nof these drugs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.\nSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). SSRIs inhibit the reuptake of\nserotonin. Examples are fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil), and citalopram\n(Celexa).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.\nSerotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). SNRIs work by blocking\nthe reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine, thereby increasing levels of\nthese two chemicals in the brain. Examples include duloxetine (Cymbalta) and\nvenlafaxine (Effexor XR).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Tricyclic\nantidepressants (TCAs). TCAs block the reuptake of norepinephrine and\nserotonin. Examples are imipramine (Tofranil) and nortriptyline (Pamelor).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.\nNorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitors (NDRIs). NDRIs such as bupropion\n(Wellbutrin) are neurotransmitters<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  5.\nInhibits reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monoamine\noxidase inhibitors (MAOs). MAOIs block the reuptake of norepinephrine,\nserotonin and dopamine. These drugs, including isocarboxazid (Marplan) and\nphenelzine (Nardil), are not as popular as other types of antidepressants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is\nthere a specific age for depression?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Depression\nis likely to occur at any age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“It’s\nmore common in adults. But people of any age can be affected by environmental\nfactors.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“But\nwhenever I try to get into the details, I find that the physical problems\naren’t really there. The problems are mental and they come from\ndepression.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However,\nchildren and teenagers are more likely to suffer from depression due to various\nreasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why\ndo people suffer from depression?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

According\nto some research, genetic defects are particularly important among many\nfactors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Many\npeople can suffer from depression due to genetics. It is necessary to take into\naccount biological diseases. Also, negative psychological structure. Or the\nsurrounding environment that he feels does not go with him anymore”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said\nthat if there is a break-up, divorce or someone in the family is affected by\nillness, there is a risk of depression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Again\nall around is fine but still a person can suffer from depression due to various\nbiological or inherent reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\nis the way to cut depression?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 There\nare three types of depression \u2013 mild, minor or major.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Mild\ndepression gets better on its own. If it’s mild, it helps to share with someone\nor increase social interaction. That is, not being isolated. Mixing with\neveryone. Being around people you like. Avoiding people too much. It is\npossible to rise.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another\ncharacteristic of depression is the desire to withdraw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“That’s\nwhy we say exercise. A regular 30-minute walk is great. If someone can’t go\nout, moving around indoors can also be beneficial.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 The\nmore physically active a person is, the more his problems will be reduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The\nmost important thing is to stay mentally strong and have confidence that I can\ndo it. That’s why I focus on my positives and practise good things.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However,\nhe thinks that if the work of daily life or studies or the relationship with\nthe family continues to deteriorate or if someone seems to be constantly\nwinding himself up, he should seek the help of a Psychologist and a\nPsychiatrist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Depression\nis treatable, and Curable too<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Celebrities\nWith Depression<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.\nKirsten Dunst<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.\nDwayne Johnson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Lady\nGaga<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. J.K.\nRowling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.\nMiley Cyrus<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Neal\nBrennan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7.\nDeepika Padukone<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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