(from Latin deprimo - "to crush", "to suppress") is a type of affective or
mood disorders. It is characterised by the "depressive triad":
- A decrease in mood and loss of the ability to experience joy (anhedonia);
- Thought disorders (negative judgements, inadequately pessimistic view of events);
- Motor retardation.
HOW DEPRESSION MANIFESTS ITSELF:
- Motivation: apathy, loss of energy and interest in all or almost all activities,
things seem meaningless, hopeless;
- Emotional domain: depressed mood, loss of pleasure and positive emotions, emptiness, anger or resentment, anxiety, shame, guilt;
- Cognitive domain: slowed mental processes, poor concentration, negative beliefs about self, the world and the future;
- Behaviour: decreased activity, social isolation;
- Physiology: sleep disturbance (insomnia/hypersomnia), changes in appetite, weight loss or gain, hormonal changes, etc.
Therapy for depression:
The good news is that effective treatment for depression is possible. Cognitive behavioural therapy is a scientifically validated method that is recommended as the first choice therapy for depression.
The basic principles of CBT include becoming aware of and changing negative thoughts, becoming aware of possible distortions in thinking, making connections between thoughts, emotions and behaviour, and developing new adaptive coping strategies.
(from Latin deprimo - "to crush", "to suppress") is a type of affective or mood disorders. It is characterised by the "depressive triad":
- A decrease in mood and loss of the ability to experience joy (anhedonia);
- Thought disorders (negative judgements, inadequately pessimistic view of events);
- Motor retardation.
HOW DEPRESSION MANIFESTS ITSELF:
- Motivation: apathy, loss of energy and interest in all or almost all activities, things seem meaningless, hopeless;
- Emotional domain: depressed mood, loss of pleasure and positive emotions, emptiness, anger or resentment, anxiety, shame, guilt;
- Cognitive domain: slowed mental processes, poor concentration, negative beliefs about self, the world and the future;
- Behaviour: decreased activity, social isolation;
- Physiology: sleep disturbance (insomnia/hypersomnia), changes in appetite, weight loss or gain, hormonal changes, etc.
Therapy for depression:
The good news is that effective treatment for depression is possible. Cognitive behavioural therapy is a scientifically validated method that is recommended as the first choice therapy for depression.
The basic principles of CBT include becoming aware of and changing negative thoughts, becoming aware of possible distortions in thinking, making connections between thoughts, emotions and behaviour, and developing new adaptive coping strategies.
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Practicing qualified cognitive behavioral psychologist.
I propose to create such a safe space where everyone can express themselves, share their emotions and problems, without fear of being judged or misunderstood. I welcome everyone who is looking for a way out of difficult situations and wants to improve their lives.
Together we can look for causes and solutions to the problems that haunt you, build relationships with loved ones and others, and increase your self-esteem and confidence.
Together we will work to make you feel happier, more confident and ready to become the best version of yourself. You deserve to be loved, cared for and happy, and I'm ready to help you achieve that.
Emotional instability ↩
Obsessive-compulsive disorder ↩
Generalized anxiety disorder ↩
Depression ↩
Low self-esteem ↩
Panic attacks ↩
Low stress tolerance ↩
Post-traumatic stress disorder ↩
Dysmorphophobic disorder ↩
Health Anxiety ↩
Phobia ↩
Social anxiety ↩
Experiencing loss, grieving ↩
Procrastination ↩
Relationship difficulties ↩
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ABOUT ME
I am a successful practicing cognitive behavioral psychologist.
I propose to create such a safe space where everyone can express themselves, share their emotions and problems, without fear of being judged or misunderstood. I welcome everyone who is looking for a way out of difficult situations and wants to improve their lives.
Together we can look for causes and solutions to the problems that haunt you, build relationships with loved ones and others, and increase your self-esteem and confidence.
Together we will work to make you feel happier, more confident and ready to become the best version of yourself. You deserve to be loved, cared for and happy, and I'm ready to help you achieve that.
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Emotional instability ↩
Obsessive-compulsive disorder ↩
Generalized anxiety disorder ↩
Depression ↩
Low self-esteem ↩
Panic attacks ↩
Low stress tolerance ↩
Post-traumatic stress disorder ↩
Dysmorphophobic disorder ↩
Health Anxiety ↩
Phobia ↩
Social anxiety ↩
Experiencing loss, grieving ↩
Procrastination ↩
Relationship difficulties ↩