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Depression Counselling in Melbourne
What is depression?
Depression is more than just feeling sad or being in a low mood. It can be a debilitating condition that makes life more difficult to manage on a day-to-day basis. It’s one of the most common of all mental health problems, with one in five people experiencing depression at some point in their lives. It’s important to know that the burden of depression can be alleviated by reaching out to somebody, such as a friend, family member, or mental health professional.
At Enriching Minds Psychology, we offer depression counselling and depression treatment in Melbourne for people of all ages.
The Common Signs of Depression
Common signs and symptoms of depression can encompass the following categories:
Behaviour
- Not going out as often
- Falling behind with your studies
- Withdrawing from family or friends
- Difficulty concentrating
- Poor memory
- Relying on alcohol or other drugs
- No longer getting pleasure from usual activities
Emotional
- Feeling overwhelmed
- Having a low mood
- Feeling lonely, sad or hopeless
- Being irritable, agitated or frustrated
Thoughts
- Nothing good ever happens to me!
- I’m worthless
- Life isn’t worth living
Physical
- Lack of energy or tired all the time
- Increased emotionality (crying)
- Being sick often
- Poor personal hygiene
- Sleep difficulties
- Headaches
- Muscle pains
- Stomach aches
- Changes in appetite/weig
What You Can Do
There are many things you can do when you’re feeling depressed:- Understand the triggers and warning signs that lead to you feeling depressed.
- Reduce and manage your stress and anxiety – take time out, go for a walk, find ways to relax, and practice meditation or deep breathing.
- • Maintain a healthy lifestyle – get enough sleep, eat well, exercise, and stay connected with family and friends.
- Plan your day or week so you have a regular routine and can look forward to doing the things you enjoy.
- Reduce alcohol and other drug use.
Resources
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
Suicide HelpLine: 1300 651 251
beyondblue: 1300 22 46 36 – www.beyondblue.org.au
Youth beyondblue: www.youthbeyondblue.com
Headspace (Australia’s National Youth Mental Health Foundation): www.headspace.org.au
MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78 – https://mensline.org.au