When is the time for a Depression Counselor
4th June 2009 by admin No CommentsDepression is one of most powerful human emotions.It is one of those emotions if you leave untreated, could lead to something more serious for those suffering from it severely.
Everybody feels unhappy at times.That is normal. But clinical depression goes beyond that.It is a disease.But you can treat it.
I would like to offer some advice and tips that I have gained from my experience as a therapist in San Diego.
So when is depression clinical depression?
First off, the person may feel as if they are hopelessly sad. Where a person feels everything is pointless. Or life is not worth living. Which can lead to thoughts and feelings of suicide.
This usual lasts for two weeks or more.When the depression starts to last that long, then you are moving into a state of clinical depression.
And when you hit that tipping point, you need to seek out a therapist.Don’t hit that point and leave this condition untreated. Believe me I know with all my experience as a depression counselor.
So once you do hit that point, you need to do several things. Because sometimes imbalances in your body or chemistry in your brain can cause depression, you may need to treat it medically.You would use antidrepessant drugs to treat it.
Of course as a counselor, I prefer to treat it through depression counseling.A good counselor helps a person understand and come to grips the the causes of their depression.
They can also look into using another form of therapy called cognitive behavior therapy which addresses how you thinkg. The goal being to question your negative thoughts and turn them positive.
A counselor can also help with relaxation techniques.If the depression is stress related, a good way to fight stress is relaxation.
Most of all a depression counselor will be the most effective person to find out what is causing the depression.
They are good at looking and seeing if a circumstance like a loss in the family is the cause.They can investigate and determine if it is caused by something from the past. Or they can find out if it is caused by something going on in your body. Whether it is some physiological change.
Depression is a treatable condition.But when the cause is not known, there is no way to treat it.This where finding someone that is a good counselor or therapist will help tremendously.
