Depression Counselling

Category: Health

When you’re sad, sometimes all it takes is a quick pick me up or a diversion to make you happy. And so, it’s an opportune time to get together with people who love you and who are always there to cheer you up. It can be an excuse to indulge yourself. However, if you still feel sad even after doing what you used to love, then it could be a sign of depression. People who are sad and who can’t get over it can feel paralyzed. They are unable to move forward and remain stuck in their depression. As a result, you might experience any of these symptoms. You might have one of these sleep problems like insomnia or difficulty sleeping, you fall asleep at once, but you always wake up in the early morning, you experience hypersomnia or over-sleeping. Your appetite changes – you might become a binge eater, or you overeat, or you lose your appetite altogether. You feel sluggish all the time even after a good rest. You lose interest in activities that previously brought you pleasure. You avoid friends and family. If you or someone you love is experiencing any or all of these symptoms for over two weeks, then it might be ideal to seek professional help. The trained team of Psychologists at People Psychology in the Melbourne CBD are ready and able to assist you or someone you love overcome depression. We can help you regain a highly functional life like you used to have before.