Depression is a very common psychological disorder in today’s society and can strike at anytime. Research suggests that one in six of us will suffer from depression at sometime in our lives. When we are depressed we may have a feeling of sadness that can last a long time which can result in a loss of motivation, a feeling of worthlessness and wanting to hide. It can cause disruption in our sleep pattern, loss of appetite and a general lack of interest in life.
Other symptoms include:
Tiredness
Lack of energy
Irritability
Difficulty concentrating and making decisions
Thoughts of death or suicide
Persistent physical symptoms, such as headaches and digestive disorder
Hypnotherapy can help with turning this negative cycle around by encouraging you to concentrate on gaining control of your thought process and by setting goals that will lead to greater enjoyment of life. It has a dramatically lower rate of relapse than with anti-depressants alone and is now considered the most effective treatment for depression.