Treatment for depression

about depression

Depression is very common – as many as 1 in 6 people are estimated to have suffered from depression symptoms. The good news is there is a depression treatment with hypnotherapy.

The depression feelings are severe enough to interfere with your daily life, and can last for weeks or months, rather than days. depression & anxiety are often linked as one can lead to the other.

types of depression

There are many different types of depression including clinical depression, dysthymia, post natal depression, reactive depression, SAD and anxiety depression:

Clinical depression

also known as major depression - which lasts for at least 2 weeks

Dysthymia

milder depression symptoms than clinical depression, but may last longer – over 2 years or over 1 year in children

Post natal depression

depression symptoms which can last for several weeks or even months - most cases start within several weeks but it can start up to 6 months after birth

Reactive depression

a reaction to circumstances ie bereavement, divorce or redundancy – where the feelings have not lessened over a period of time

SAD

occurs in a cyclical and seasonal pattern, usually during autumn and winter and disappear during the spring and summer months. The depression symptoms are the same as with other types of depression.

The depression test

it is usually said that if a person has a persistently low mood that significantly influences their everyday life and has been present for two weeks or more, and there are also three/four or more other symptoms of depression you are likely to be suffering from depression.