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Signs Of Depression 

9/25/2016

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​Depression can be a very difficult condition to recognise as some of the symptoms are often seen as normal behaviour.
 
We all feel sad at different times and we all get moody, distracted and all of us can want to have a break from family and friends.
 
However, if we are feeling like this for more than two weeks, and no longer get pleasure from those activities we used to enjoy very much, if we are having trouble getting our work done and not being able to concentrate and withdrawing from our family and friends, well then we need to look at our thoughts and feelings.

​Feelings of Being Depressed

When we are depressed we have many negative feelings about ourselves including
 
  • Overwhelmed
  • Sad
  • Miserable
  • Guilty
  • Indecisive
  • Irritable
  • Frustrated
  • Disappointed

​Depression & Thoughts

  • I am a failure
  • I am worthless
  • It is my fault
  • Everyone is better off without me
  • Nothing good happens to me
  • It is not worth living

​Depression & The Physical Symptoms

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  • Always tired
  • Headaches
  • Muscle pain
  • Inability to sleep
  • Change in appetite
  • Significant weight loss
  • Significant weight gain
  • Churning stomach
  • Run down

​Do Something Now

​If you are experiencing some of the feelings, thoughts and physical symptoms listed above, you may be suffering from a form of depression. It is well worth a call to someone you are comfortable to speak to about this.

​If you are not comfortable about discussing this with anybody you know, your very best option is to call the appropriate help who will be able to help you. 
Depression Information

​Swan Valley Psychology Centre

Swan Valley Psychology Centre in Perth, WA provides a highly professional clinical psychology service and also a high standard of care, counselling and support services to their clients. This service is outcome and solution focused. Clients see results in four to eight sessions. The Centre treats a range of problems for Perth children to older adult including being depressed and anxiety (eg panic disorder)

​Often when Perth folks have symptoms of being depressed, they also may have an anxiety disorder. This is the most common mental illness in Australia. As with being depressed, anxiety can effect children to adults. It can be caused by a range of factors such as current life events or what has happened in a person’s past (eg childhood events). Traumatic life events and chronic illnesses such as diabetes can also lead to this mental illness.

Effective Treatment

Effective professional information, support, counselling, therapy and counselling for those with depressive disorders is available. Specific psychological programs and counselling can help a lot of people to reduce their symptoms and as such be able to function better in their lives. Sometimes with a long term depression, people may also benefit from the support of medication.
 
Whilst Cognitive Behavioral treatment is often used for depressive and anxiety disorders, depending on a person’s mental health history, family history and presentation, other psychological support and counselling programs may be beneficial.

In particular, those people who have a diagnosis of PTSD would benefit from Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing is the therapy of choice.
 
Early information and intervention with people suffering symptoms of depression is the key to the professional therapy of this mental health issue most effectively. Engaging with a Clinical Psychologist directly or via a person’s Doctor, under the Better Access Initiative (Using Medicare), are ways to get psychological information, therapy and support underway.
 
For more information contact Swan Valley Psychology Centre
  • Phone: 08 9379 3580
  • Fax: 08 93793557
  • Address: 85 Walter Road East, Bassendean 6054
  • Postal Address: O Box 4073, Eden Hill WA 6054
  • Web: www.svpc.com.au
  • Email: [email protected]​
2 Comments
dropoflife link
4/6/2017 07:43:46 pm

Recognizing depression in yourself is a brave thing to do. With this you are able to help yourself and prevent everything that will later come.

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Lawerence link
4/20/2017 11:42:05 pm

If we are suffering from depression in our lives, then we must have to deal with this problem in initial state. Counselling is the best options for this. There are many experienced counsellors in Australia who encourage and motivate us about our life. We just need to find them!!

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