Our lives are enriched with emotions. We may receive good news where we experience joy, later in the day something may happen and we feel sad. Emotions are part of our everyday life.

In contrast depression includes not only a feeling of sadness but also mental, behavioral, physical and emotional symptoms. When these symptoms are severe, chronic or repeatedly occur, they may start impacting on our relationships or in the workplace, becoming quite debilitating.

What are some of the causes of depression?

• loss/grief
• a health issue
• unresolved childhood experiences
• workplace stress
• relationship difficulties
• family conflict
• isolation and loneliness

Symptoms of Depression

self-criticism hopelessness concentration difficulties withdrawing from others loss of enjoyment in activities loss of initiative, “can’t get started” headaches changes in sleeping patterns unexplained tiredness

weight changes unexplainable aches/pains changes in sex drive feelings of sadness irritability anger guilt nervousness eating more/less

If you find you are experiencing some of these symptoms rest assured, you are not alone and there is ‘light at the end of the tunnel’. Counselling will enable you to talk about what may be contributing to your depression and, together with your counsellor, explore strategies to resolve and/or cope with depression.

Phone 03 9018 9356
Email Gabby Skelsey or phone 0419 154 579
Email Maralyn Karpathiou or phone 0438 056 780