Tag Archives: depression

How It Feels When the Person You Love Has Depression

Living with someone with depression

This rather refreshing account is written by someone who was in a relationship who was suffering with depression. Many articles are written about the sufferer, yet in my therapy room I work with many people who are simply trying to

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5 Psychology ‘Facts’ You Believe (That Are Myths)

This great article from cracked.com explains in it’s typically honest way (a great website for interesting facts on pretty much everything, and written with a tongue-in-cheek style), 5 myths that I regularly encounter within the therapy room.  Namely: Depression, the

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15 Great tips to survive the holidays

Ha, Xmas is almost here and with it brings all of the joy, and indeed the stress with it!

Enjoy these handy tips to survive the next couple of weeks so that the New Year starts as you planned it

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Study shows that depressive symptoms increase with age

The perception has been that older people are happier than younger people is now being challenged. A recent study has suggested that from the age of 65, people get more depressed as the get older.

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Living your life through social media can double your chance of depression

Boy on smartphoneWithin my practice, many of my clients who are suffering from depression show a common behavioral trait: namely they stop interacting with people. This can vary in terms of behaviour but typically means reduced visits to family, making excuses to

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Why the past can trap you in a cycle of stress, anxiety and depression

An essential part of the solution-focused hypnotherapy that I practice every day is explaining how anxiety, depression and anger is created, and how we can break this cycle and ultimately get you back to being the authentic, real you. My

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How To Support A Partner With Depression

This is an interesting read (from Lifehacker.com) on being with someone with depression. Many of my clients come to me on this very mater where I work with them on coping mechanisms so that life is manageable with their depressed

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8 Things That People With Depression Do

This is a great little article to allow you to look out for your friends and family and spot the signs of depression.


depressed_manThough public understanding of depression has improved somewhat over the years, we as a society still frequently … Read the rest