Understanding Depression
While it’s normal for us all to feel sad from time-to-time, some people have such extreme low moods that these have a negative effect on their physical, mental and emotional health, and stop them from functioning in their daily lives. If this sounds like you, then you may be suffering with depression and require treatment.
CAUSES:
A number of factors may make it more likely that you will struggle with depression at some point in your life. These may include:
- Going through stressful life events such as bereavement, losing your job, divorce or having financial difficulties
- Experiencing traumatic events during childhood
- Being the victim of abuse and/or neglect
- Having a family history of depression or other psychiatric problems
- Having a personal history of other mental health conditions
- Having certain personality traits such as low self-esteem or being very self-critical
- Suffering from serious and ongoing medical conditions such as cancer
Most Common Types
There are lots of different types of depression, which each have their own unique symptoms. These include:
- Severe depression
- Severe depression with psychotic symptoms
- Mild/moderate depression
- Dysthymia
- Bipolar depression
- Recurrent depression
Physical Symptoms
- Changes in appetite meaning that you may gain weight or lose weight
- Feeling tired all of the time
- Psychomotor retardation (moving slowly)
- Psychomotor agitation (being restless or unable to sit still)
- Not looking after your physical appearance or personal hygiene
- Unexplained aches - pains and digestive problems
Psychological Symptoms
- Intense feelings of sadness and hopelessness
- Feeling worthless
- Losing interest in activities or hobbies that you once enjoyed
- Insomnia or other sleep problems
- Not being able to make decisions
- Experiencing thoughts of harming yourself
- Being irritable and angry
- Struggling to concentrate
In This Journey Together
To understand your condition better, we will seek to recognise what the etiology of the issue is and whether it’s related to psychological or psychosomatic symptoms. We aim at providing you the suitable most tailored program where you can thrive and bounce back as a rejuvenated individual.