Hypnotherapy for Depression

Depression can be a debilitating long term condition creating great distress to the person experiencing the symptoms. It is not unusual for a person to take some time to recognise that they may be depressed. This is because depression may come on gradually and some people continue to deal with the symptoms of depression without recognising them. It can often take a friend or family member to suggest that something is wrong. Any one or more of the issues outlined below can be a symptom of depression if they have been experienced by the sufferer on a long term basis.

  • A sad or depressed mood
  • Loss of interest in day to day activities
  • Problems with sleep patterns
  • A poor appetite and weight loss or an overactive appetite and weight gain
  • Loss of energy and general fatigue
  • Negative feelings of self worth
  • Feelings of guilt
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Reduced sex drive
  • Slowed movement or speech
  • Unexplained aches or pains which appear to have no physical cause
  • Lack of motivation or interest in things
  • Tearfulness
  • Increased anxiety

Doctors will also categorise depression by how serious it is as outlined below:
Mild Depression – Will have some impact on your daily life.
Moderate Depression – Will have a significant impact on your daily life.
Severe Depression – Daily activities will be almost impossible for the sufferer.

Treatment for depression with hypnosis

All of us may suffer from a low mood at some point in our life however depression differs at it prevents the sufferer from functioning and living a normally. There are treatments for depression which can help a person to overcome their condition but sometimes they are dismissed. This may be because people are often embarrassed about seeking help for depression or believe that they should be able to cope with their problems themselves.

Often a person may have suffered from depression for so long that they have come to define themselves as a depressive who can no longer be helped and so they choose to live with the condition. Perhaps they have decided that they are unhappy taking prescribed medication as they are concerned about side effects or fear becoming reliant on tablets. They may also realise that medication will not treat the reasons for their depression, merely the symptoms. If the root cause of depression is never determined then there is a high possibility that the individual may experience a relapse in the future.

Hypnotherapy is a great alternative as it is a totally natural treatment for depression. The use of hypnosis can in many cases alleviate the symptoms of depression entirely as the hypnotherapist tackles the underlying causes of depression. This reduces the likelihood of any relapses in the future. The hypnotherapist will also teach relaxation techniques as part of the therapy as these can be used to calm emotions allowing a faster and more effective participation by a client. Coping strategies and tools will also be taught so that negative emotions are eventually removed and replaced with positive thoughts and feelings.

Help for depression can be found at our hypnotherapy clinic in Enfield, London or at our Hertfordshire clinics, Ginger Natural Health in St Albans and The Pain Relief Centre in Brookmans Park Hertfordshire.