Friday, February 4, 2011

How To Gain Control Over Feelings Of Depression

We all get "depressed". When life knocks us down, we can get sad and even depressed. But real depression is much deeper than life's minor knock downs. It can be very consuming, like you are drowning in a sea of people and problems but you don't really even know what's wrong. You can have a loving family or great job and still feel that life doesn't hold any jewels for you. If this is you, then you may be clinically depressed and can benefit from help with counseling and medication.

Depression comes in many different forms. There are types of depression that are seasonal and come and go with the weather. There are others that stem from your bipolar disorder and others that are triggered after you have a baby. The symptoms of depression can worsen in the presence of other issues like eating disorders or drug and alcohol abuse. Studies have shown that the majority of people who suffer from substance abuse and other disorders can trace the source of their condition to some form of depression.

Psychotic depression is a serious type of disorder. This form of mental illness causes the sufferer to have delusions or see what isn't there. This can be so dangerous that a person will have to be hospitalized until they are better. Milder cases of depression are called dysthymia and seem to persist constantly. Some other forms cause people to have panic attacks, have insomnia, and eat too much or not enough.

Knowing which type of depression you have may not make you feel better, but it will help to find the best treatment. Different forms of this condition may have very different treatments. Also, knowing that you are clinically depressed may help you to want to talk to someone about the problem. Many people who bottle up their feelings tend to turn to destructive ways to ease the pain. It's very easy to do when you feel stuck. Digging for the answer is important for getting beyond the problems. Be proactive and find out how to take control of your life and return to a healthier state. Many people benefit from the combination of medication and counseling and can detect the triggers of mood swings before they get overwhelming. Doing this can prevent spending days in bed, hospitalizations or destructive behavior.

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