Depression Counselling
Depression- a major mental health disorder which lots of people are suffering from today
What is Depression
Depression is a mental health disorder that causes a feeling of sadness and loss of interest.
It affects how you feel, behave and act and can lead to a variety of physical and emotional problems.
Depression is like any other health illness and it can be treated with the right diagnosis and therapy.
Remember
Depression is not weakness and it can take long time to get treated
But don't get discouraged, most people with depression get better over time with the help of medication and psychotherapy
You are not alone, many people are suffering from this and getting better with therapy. You can too.
Depression
Million people in the world have Depression
%
Indians are suffering from Depression today
%
of total suicides happen in India alone
Psychologists available per 100,000 population in India
Source: WHO, TOI
Common symptoms of depression
Feeling of Sadness and Hopelessness
You always feel there is no hope. You worry too much for small things that causes sadness.
Angry outbursts, irritation, frustration
You get irritated easily. You burst out your anger on someone without any reason. You get frustrated easily.
Loss of interest or pleasure in most of the normal things
People usually do their normal daily activities. But you are not able to get up from bed, not able to socialize anymore, you maybe suffering from depression
Feeling of guilt, worthlessness, past failures, self-blame
Blaming yourself for everything.
E.g- Your relationship is not going well, you blame yourself. You blame yourself for every wrong things happened in your past. Feeling of guilt.
Reduced appetite and weight loss
Sometimes you also lose appetite for food which results in weight loss. But sometimes you eat too much and gain weight also.
It’s very difficult to diagnose depression with this symptom. So always look at other symptoms.
Suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts
This is the worst part of depression-having suicidal thoughts.
Please seek immediate help if you are having these thoughts.
What causes depression
The factors causing depression could be many, but you should keep a few things in mind-
1. Symptoms must last for at least two weeks and must indicate a change in behaviour for the diagnosis of depression
2. Some medical conditions like- Thyroid, brain tumour or vitamin deficiency can also have similar symptoms like depression.
Depression is different from sadness or grief. Death of loved ones, loss of job, ending a relationship can cause sadness.
But when it starts affecting your daily life for a period of time, you may wanna get the diagnosis done to know whether you have depression or not.
Some factors which cause depression are:
1. Genetics- Depression can run in families
2. Biochemistry– Some chemical changes in your brain can cause depression
3. Personality- Low self-esteem, pessimistic nature, and insecurities can often lead to depression.
4. External factors- Financial problem, poverty, loss of job, relationship break-up, abuse, and violence can lead to depression
Types of depression
There are various types of depression:-
- Persistent depressive disorder
- Postpartum depression
- Psychotic depression
- Bipolar disorder
These are some major types of depression people suffer from.
If you are having any of the above-mentioned symptoms and feel like, you should talk to a psychologist feel free to reach out to us.
Depression Counselling
What is depression counselling
Before we understand depression counselling, let’s understand what counselling is?
Counselling- is a way of understanding people’s thought process, if we simply put it. People discuss their problems in a safe and confidential environment and try to understand why they are facing such problems.
So Depression counselling is- understanding the root cause of your depression by talking about it’s symptoms and possible solutions.
Today in the world of internet, taking counselling from a therapist has become so easy that you can take it by sitting in a comfort of your home.
There are various types of depression counselling that we’ll discuss next
Types of depression counseling
You can take counseling for depression in various modes-
1. In-person counseling
2. Online counseling ( Audio, Video and Chat )
There are several counselling methods that a Psychologist applies for different types of depression counselling
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT)
- Interpersonal therapy (IPT)
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Group therapy
- Art therapy
- Medication
You can take help of any therapy based on you condition or you can take Medication + Therapy both.
Many celebrities have spoken about Depression and Mental health over time
Kapil Sharma
“I could not step on the stage to perform and would cancel the shoot. I suffered from anxiety and drank myself silly. I would stay locked up in the office with my pet dog. People stopped coming on the show and I went off the radar. One of my close friends asked me to shift to his seaside apartment. He thought a change of scenery would be good for me. As I saw the wide expanse of the sea from his balcony, I felt like jumping into it. I was depressed; it felt like the world was gunning for me.”
Source: Times of India
Michelle Obama
“I’m waking up in the middle of the night because I’m worrying about something or there’s a heaviness.”
“I try to make sure I get a workout in, although there have been periods throughout this quarantine, where I just have felt too low.”
Source: Los Angeles Times
Deepika Padukone
“It basically started in February 2014. I remember waking up one morning with this strange feeling in my stomach and it’s a feeling I don’t remember having ever felt before. For days after that, I felt empty, directionless and it just felt life had no meaning or purpose. I couldn’t feel anything physically or emotionally. I just felt this void and it’s difficult to articulate to someone who hasn’t experienced it.”
Source: The Indian Express
“I found that with depression, one of the most important things you could realize is that you’re not alone .”
-Dwayne Jhonson
Some common questions
How many Indians have depression?
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How common is teen depression in India?
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Is there support for depression in India?
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How do I know if I have depression and if I should seek counselling for it?
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