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Chronic Depression and Relationships The effect of chronic depression on sufferers and a the people who care for them can be great putting enormous pressures on relationships. Help for the sufferer and the people who care and support them is availlable. Read on to find out more about this condition and how I can help both the people with chronic depression and the people who love and support them. What is Chronic Depression? Technically Chronic depression is any form of depression that lasts for more than 3 months. The term depression refers to a range of conditions that vary from mild through to severe. In this brief outline I'm going to focus on the most common types of depression that have the potential to become a chronic condition.
The Symptoms of Chronic Depression: Chronic depression symptoms begin with a lowered mood over a period of three months or more. Other mood symptoms include lack of enthusiasm for normal life activities, a sense of helplessness and hopelessness. Some people swing from lowered mood to high mood as in the case of bipolar disorder. For more information on the types of symptoms a person suffering with depression will experience follow this link (Depression) Some of the symptoms of Chronic Depression include: The symptoms of Chronic Depression don't stop at simple changes in mood they also include physical symptoms such as, aggitation, pain in muscles and joints, and many depressed people with exhibit gastro intestinal symptoms, head ache. As well as physical and mood symptoms the depressed person will exhibit mental symptoms such as poor attention, poor problem solving, poor concentration, judgment. Many people with chronic depression will have a pre occupation with illness, death, cynicism, and a poor view of themselves the world, the future and their past. People with chronic depression will have particular lifestyle symptoms such as social avoidance, relationship distress, over involvement in solitary activities, excessive responsibility for others, gambling, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, promiscuity, poor money management. For more information on the symptoms of depression follow this link (Depression) These are just some of the symptoms of chronic depression. If you suspect you or someone you know may be suffering with chronic depression it is very important they you/they are assessed by an appropriate health care professional. The effects of Chronic Depression on relationships can include: The effects of chronic depression on the sufferer and their relationships can be profound. From simply flattening and stopping the enjoyment of a spontaneous and exciting relationship through to causing arguements, reckless behaviour, alienation and even domestic violence. The sufferers will often feel guilty about their effect on others while the people who want to support them often don't know how. In many cases the best efforts of either party only makes things worse. I am able to help both the person suffering with depression as well as the people who support them. The treatments for Chronic depression In mild to moderate forms of chronic depression the treatments of choice include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Interpersonal Psychotherapy. In some cases the treatment for chronic depression might need include drug therapy in conjunction with psychotherapy depending on the type of depression present. often psychotherapy alone can be used to effectively treat Chronic depression. For milder forms of depression, exercise, dietary change, hypnotherapy, are highly effective. Accurate Assessment and Treatment Planning is essential Accurate assessment is critical in the effective treatment of these potentially serious conditions. If depression goes untreated it can progress to becoming far worse. In the very least untreated depression will prevent you from simply enjoying the kind of life and relationships you deserve. What to do if you believe you or someone you know is suffering from Chronic Depression? Because of the profound effect of chronic depression on relationships it is important for carers and sufferers to get all the help they need. Call for an appointment and make a booking to be properly assessed. Once the assessment has been completed I will outline the best treatment approach for you. I will then help you implement it and support you through out the process of overcoming this potentially serious condition. I have three offices in convenient locations throughout Sydney I have three offices in convenient locations through out Sydney, one in Macquarie Street Sydney, one in Crows Nest on Sydney's lower North Shore and one in Glebe in Sydney Inner West. For an appointment please call my head office on 02 9420 0788 |
About Jim'Connor Jim is highly qualified and experienced practitioner who is genuine, professional and at all times focused on you. Over the years Jim has helped many people overcome the challenges that confront them. Jim constantly pursues ongoing education and training to maintain a high standard of knowledge and skill. He currently holds a Masters degree in Applied Psychotherapy. You can be confident that the help he provides you is based on scientific research where ever possible. He is a full Clinical Member of P.A.C.F.A (Psychotherapist and Counsellors Association of Australia) the National body of Psychotherapists. C.A.P.A (the Counsellors and Psychotherapists association of NSW) and A.A.C.B.T (the Australian Association of Cognitive Behavioural Therapists). So you can be sure that he adheres to a high ethical and professional standard. |
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