Treatment for Depression in Nottingham

Getting timely help to resolve problems with depression is incredibly important as when it is left unchecked a mild case can quickly turn into something far more severe. The problem is that depression can creep up on you and become the new normal before it spirals out of control. Many people try to cope with the symptoms on their own which is unnecessary when there are so many treatment possibilities for the problem. Our Treatment for Depression in Nottingham is based on techniques involving hypnotherapy & NLP. *

What is Depression?

Firstly what is depression? Depression is a mental health or mood disorder which is characterised by low moods and general lethargy which can impact a person’s psychological and physical wellbeing. The symptoms of depression can range from mild to severe and can include the following:

• Lack of Energy
• Low Confidence
• Low Mood
• Sleeping problems (too much or too little)
• Anger
• Sadness
• Problems Eating
• Aches and Pains
• Suicidal Thoughts or Actions

Not every person will experience all of these problems so each individual case needs to be looked at separately.

Have You Taken The Depression Test?

Anyone who believes that they have depression should be assessed by their GP who will be able to diagnose whether they have the condition and whether it is mild or severe. No therapist or counsellor unless they are also medically trained should diagnose the problem. The NHS has got an online depression test which can be useful if you are in doubt as to whether to see your doctor. This should not be used as a substitute for a medical examination.

So What Happens When you Are Diagnosed?

Although talking therapies should be used as a first resort for mild to moderate depression it is not unusual for most people to first be offered medication to tackle the problem. The issue is that although this medication may help with the symptoms of the problem it is unlikely to resolve the root cause of the problem. This means that for some people the depression continues to reappear at various points in their life instead of being properly treated. Our treatment for Depression in Nottingham is designed to help the underlying reasons for the disorder rather than just offering short-term relief.*

At any one time, over 300 million people in the world have depression with the majority of these being women. In addition, around 11% of children will have experienced a depressive episode by the time they are 18. Having depression puts you at an increased risk of death from suicide. Even if you do have depression most medication takes at least four to six weeks before it has any form of impact.

Natural Depression Therapy Without Medication

If you feel uneasy about medication for depression then there are plenty of talking therapies which can help with the problem. Our clients may have tried counselling or cognitive behavioural therapy for example before they decided to use hypnotherapy as a form of help. Hypnotherapy takes a different approach to other talking therapies as instead of just looking at coping methods and discussing the general reasons for the problem it looks at the very root of where the problem has come from. This is important as with many traditional forms of depression treatment it is impossible to know why the problem is there. Subconsciously however it is possible with many clients to go back and find out why it occurred or is persisting.*

Depression can happen for many different reasons and here are some of the most common:

• Illness
• Divorce
• Childhood Problems
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Stress
• Substance Abuse
• Medication

Hypnosis and Depression Treatments

Hypnosis is a gentle form of treatment for depression which helps to reduce stress and aids relaxation. Whilst you are in a state of deep relaxation or trance state it is possible to work on helping depression by:

1. The use of positive suggestions and imagery can be helpful in creating alternative ways of thinking. Clients are asked to imagine themselves in more positive scenarios or remember good feelings from the past. Regular interventions can help to alter current moods.*
2. Discovering why the depression is there. Generally, the mind is doing one of two things. Helping the person retreat from the world as a protection mechanism. For example, if a client has suffered a bereavement a period of time where low moods exist would be considered normal to allow the person to process their grief. Alternatively, the depression is there because it is punishing them. Telling them they are worthless, no good or not worth it. This is usually caused by negative comments and criticisms from others which in most cases are unfounded. Understanding what the mind is doing can be incredibly important in deciding how to resolve the problem.*

A recent study has shown that whilst hypnotherapy and CBT are hugely helpful for depression people who used hypnosis experienced greater improvements.

Self-hypnosis for depression can also be used to assist with the condition. In our online store, we have a number of self-hypnosis downloads which can be used to help change subconscious thinking with positive suggestions.

Arranging Depression Hypnosis Sessions

If you would like to get more information about depression or are looking for Treatment for Depression in Nottingham or via Skype or Facetime then please give us a call today or fill out our contact form below. We usually get back to you within twenty-four hours during the normal working week.

*Disclaimer – Please note that as this is a form of therapy we are unable to make any guarantees and results may vary from person to person.