Guide To Overcoming Depression

Guide to overcoming depression. Hey everyone, I hope you are well. In today’s post, I will be talking about depression and sharing a guide to overcoming depression. We are going through a tough time right now, and I can only imagine what people are going through and how they handle it. From previous articles, it is clear that I have been through depression at some point, even if I come across as a strong woman. Most people don’t even know they are depressed until it is too late. When my daughter was still an infant, my social worker visited and asked me if everything was okay. I smiled and said, ‘Yes, everything is fine. She looked at me and said, ‘No, it’s not. Tell me what’s going on. Then, I found myself pouring my heart out to her about everything happening to me.

That was when it hit me that I was in the early stage of postnatal depression, and I never knew. Being stressed out and worried as a new young mother was normal. She explained that it’s not normal when it’s affecting your mental health, for example, lack of sleep and eating unhealthy. I decided to fight harder and start speaking positively about myself, playing with my daughter and practising self-care. However, there are other ways to tackle depression.

Guide To Overcoming Depression

Identifying Depression

Depression, like most mental illnesses, runs the continuum of severity. It can be mild or significant, it can last from weeks to months, and it can also involve anxiety symptoms. Depression is primarily characterized by sadness and loss of pleasure in nearly all activities. Additionally, there may be symptoms such as changes in appetite, sleep patterns, and psychomotor activity (changes in both mental and physical responsiveness and exercise).

A depressed person may struggle with feelings of low self-worth, recurrent thoughts of dying, and difficulty concentrating or making decisions. In children and adolescents, the mood is often manifested as irritability rather than sadness. Some people may deny having sorrow; instead, they may report feeling numb or having no feelings.

Taking Action

First, looking at how severely one’s functioning may be impaired is essential. Suppose the person’s level of functioning has been significantly damaged. In that case, if they are having difficulty performing their daily routine, seeking professional help and a quick trip to the family doctor to rule out any medical conditions that might be causing the mood disorder is an excellent place to start.

Second, assess whether any significant changes in circumstances, relationships, etc., contribute to the depression.

Third, if your loved one indicates they have a plan or intentions to harm themselves, take action immediately to get help. Call a mental health professional that you have been referred to by a reliable source, or check your phone book for community mental health services.

Don’t Wait – Get Help

One of the biggest reasons people do not seek help is the shame they feel about having a mental illness. The reality is that our minds are vulnerable to disease, just like our bodies. For example, many people currently have PTSD – check out the statistics on this via https://cfah.org/ptsd-statistics/. There is no shame in developing the flu or other medical conditions, so why is there with the mind? Those who avoid seeking help because of the stain they feel only languish longer than necessary.

How Counseling Can Help

A counsellor can provide valuable assistance by offering insights into one’s illness, helping resolve issues contributing to depression, and guiding the development of effective coping strategies. However, in cases where depression’s severity warrants it, medication can also be considered a treatment option.

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Talk soon.