Orlando Depression Treatment
Orlando depression treatment and learning to move beyond the pain. It would be easy to tell my clients to simply see a psychiatrist and get on medication. For some it may work and for others they may have horrible side effects. What if we approached treating depression from a more natural direction. If after the following tips have been tried in conjunction with therapy, then by all means seek out medication.
When your depressed you feel alone and helpless. You are not alone. There is so much your able to do to get out of this black hole your in. Orlando Depression Treatment approaches depression focusing on several facets of your life and well being.
Orlando Depression Treatment
Top 5 Ways to Combat Depression
1. Get into a daily routine.
If you find that your depressed then you need a structured routine. Depression can take away quickly structure from life. The days melt into one another. Setting up structure no matter how little to start off with helps you to feel better about the day ahead.
2. Set attainable goals
When depressed it feels like your unable to accomplish anything. It just snowballs and gets worse. Set small goals so that you start off with a success and this will increase your self esteem.
3. Exercise Regularly
This will boosts the feel good chemical refereed to as endorphin’s. It has also been proven to aid in the long term recovery for those suffering with depression. Exercising regularly will help to tell the brain to rewire. It will in a positive way help you to feel more energy and an overall sense of well being.
4. Eating healthy
No miracle diet will fix depression. You do however want to watch closely what your eating. You may find yourself overeating or not eating enough. There is strong evidence showing foods containing omega-3 fatty acids/folic acid help to ease symptoms of depression. (salmon, tuna, spinach, avocado).
5. Get plenty of sleep
Depression makes it difficult to get a good nights sleep. Only a few hours of sleep increases anxiety and depression. You get caught in a cycle spiraling downhill fast. Try to go to be and to wake up at daily at the same time. Do not take naps if you can avoid to do so. Take away all of the distraction from your room (t.v. computer, etc). Listening to guided meditations and doing deep breathing can help you to calm down the overstimulated mind. Mindfulness and awareness will soon become a very normal part of your routine.
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Know the Signs
- Fatigue
- Loss of interest in things you once enjoyed
- Overeating or not eating at all
- Anxiety
- Increase irritability and anger
- Inability to control emotions
- Sleep disturbances
- Thoughts of suicide or passive wishes
- Feelings of guilt and/or worthlessness
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Whose Responsibility is It To Heal?
When feeling depressed it is easy to allow others to start moving in and taking over roles and responsibilities that are yours. These may include close family members, your child, close friend, your partner, etc. This then takes away the ability for you to make any effort to try yourself to get out of the pit your in. You may give others the authority over your situation but ultimately it is your responsibility. You are responsible for your joy and happiness.
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Seeking the Help You Need
Seek the help that you need today. Do not let depression define who you are. All to often we identify so heavily with the labels. If you sit around long enough and say to yourself that you are depressed then sure enough depression is right around the corner. We are not our minds. We are a makeup of what we think. By challenging and changing your old belief systems you can directly change how you feel. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy are two widely used and effective approaches to help those suffering from depression.
Understand my approach and unique style of counseling. Together in a collaborative way let’s get your life back on the right track. You deserve the very best life has to offer. Why wait. Call now for a free 30 min phone consultation.