Depression - Seeing the Light with Self Hypnosis Cds
What is Depression?
The Oxford Reference Dictionary says that depression is "as
state of extreme dejection often with physical symptoms". There
are, as with anything, different types of this condition which
range in duration and severity.
The human condition is one that brings with it what is often
called "moods". You can be in a good, bad, high, low or
indifferent mood. It is normal to experience all these moods at
different times. Some of these moods can be started by conscious
events in our lives whilst at other times we may be unaware of
why we feel a particular way. Sometimes there may be a physical
reason for feeling one of these moods.
The word 'depression' or 'feeling depressed' is often used to
refer to feeling 'blue' or 'down' even though this may state may
last for only a short period of time. Referring to this short
time of feeling down as depression is not accurate and it is
important to distinguish between occasional low moods and
depression.
Depression is when someone experiences a sustained period of
dejection or feeling low that seems to have little respite or it
can be a low mood that seems to continue to return on a regular
basis. To this end there are categories of depression ranging
from what is considered mild depression to the heavier and
longer lasting low moods of chronic, clinical or manic
depression.
What are the Symptoms of Depression?
Typically a person with depression may experience any or all of
the following:-
1) Loss of appetite
2) Broken sleep or insomnia
3) A constant feeling of dread
4) A lack of motivation
5) Feelings of guilt
6) Low self esteem and self confidence
7) A sense of being trapped with no means of escape
8) A sense of shame and failing
9) A pessimistic outlook on life (always expecting the worst to
happen)
10) A lack of energy
11) A hunched stance, unhappy expression and negative attitude
to any or everything
12) A sense of being a victim or always having bad luck
13) A high level of stress or anxiety
In the mildly depressed person only some of the above may apply
for only a short period of time. In the person with manic
depression many more of these symptoms may be true and can be
coupled with psychotic episodes of delusions, hallucinations and
a loss of a sense of reality. Anyone with manic depression
should be under the supervision of a psychiatrist and will
probably be prescribed drugs to help the condition.
It is the mild forms of depression that other forms of help such
as counseling, hypnotherapy and EFT may be useful. Certainly if
you do feel that you are depressed, even if it is only a mild
form of depression and has been with you for a only few days or
keeps returning sporadically you should go and see your doctor
first. It is not the intention of this article to address
anything other than mild depression.
There are a number of events that can trigger mild depression.
These can be :-
1) A divorce
2) Shock or upsetting news
3) Loss of a job
4) Loss of the home
5) Being assaulted (mugged)
6) A burglary
7) Rape or constant abuse
8) Physical, verbal or psychological abuse at home or at work
These 'life event's' happen to all of us. It is how we perceive
them and ultimately deal with them that make the difference
between someone who handles the crisis and someone who feels
unable to cope. Even children can suffer with depression, which
may be due to factors in the home or at school.
For those people with mild depression which they know has been
caused by a particular event or events, self
hypnosis cds on the subject of depression may help.
Sometimes all it takes it a different way of viewing or
perceiving matters for the person feeling low to gain a new
sense of perspective and proportion. Certainly the relaxation
qualities of any self hypnosis cd will help the stress that
often is felt with depression.