How To Beat Depression
Clinical Depression is the number 1 mental disorder in the world and the 2nd most disabling condition in the world behind heart disease.
A staggering 16% of the population will suffer from depression at some point in their lives.
Why should you be interested in this?
1. Because EVERYONE at some stage in their lives will be affected by depression, either their own or someone else’s.
(Source – Australian Government research)
2. Because only around 20% of those who develop depression will receive adequate treatment.
If you or someone you know suffers from depression it is essential to understand what depression is; what the causes are; what the symptoms are and what treatments are available, both conventional and complementary.
What is Depression?
Depression can be defined as a mental illness which causes feelings of sadness and loss of hope, changes in sleeping and eating habits, loss of interest in your usual activities, and pains which have no physical explanation.
What are the Symptoms of Depression?
Not all people suffering from depression will have the same symptoms.
In addition to the symptoms listed in the above definition of depression, people suffering from depression may report some of the following symptoms:
Exhaustion on waking
Disrupted sleep, sometimes through upsetting dreams
Early morning waking and difficulty getting back to sleep
Doing less of what they used to enjoy
Difficulty concentrating during the day
Improved energy as the day goes on
Anxious, worrying and intrusive upsetting thoughts
Becoming emotional or upset for no particular reason
Shortness of temper, or irritability
Feeling miserable and sad
A feeling that even the smallest of tasks is impossible
Don’t want to see people or are scared to be left alone
Loss of hope
No confidence
Physical aches and pains with no physical cause