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HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE DEPRESSION?

6/20/2018

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​Everyone occasionally feels sad, lonely, disappointed or unmotivated.  These are all normal emotions that most people experience at various times in their life, especially after a sad event.  However, most people also get over these feelings of sadness and are able to feel better after a little while.  So how do people know when they are depressed or just feeling a bit sad?
When a depressed mood outlives it’s context and lingers for a prolonged period of time, a person is said to suffer from depression.  Depression is a mental health illness that can affect most people at some stage in their lives.  Its is important for people that suffer from depression to understand that there is plenty of support and treatment available.


What can increase the likelihood of a person developing depression?
There are certain factors that can increase a persons risk of developing depression.  These include:
  • A family history of depression will increase the likelihood of a person developing depression.
  • Drug or alcohol use can lead to depression, especially if they use these as a coping mechanism.
  • Stressful events can trigger an episode of depression such as a death, unemployment, relationship issues or loneliness


How can I tell if I have depression?
The main symptoms that people with depression will experience are:
  • Feel depressed most of the day and on most days
  • Lack of interest in work and activities that used to be enjoyed
In addition to these two main symptoms, other common symptoms of depression include:
  • Weight loss or gain
  • Difficult sleeping
  • Feeling fatigued
  • Feelings of worthlessness
  • Difficulty making decisions
  • Loss of sexual libido
  • Thoughts of suicide


Treatment for depression
Rest assured, depression is a mental illness that can be treated. Early intervention is the key to successful treatment of depression.  People that are concerned that they may be depressed, should visit their GP who will be able to refer them if necessary.  Or they can get in contact with their local Clinical Psychologist.
  • Cognitive behavioural therapy is an effective treatment for depression that can be provided by a Clinical Psychologist.
  • Sometimes with long term depression, medication is needed.


Swan Valley Psychology provides a highly professional clinical psychology service to people that suffer from mental health illnesses such as depression.  Swan Valley Psychology is outcome and solution focused and we usually expect to see improvements within 4-8 weeks.  We now offer our services in three convenient locations including Bassendean, Ellenbrook and Morley.  Contact us today to find our more or make an appointment ph 0893793580
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