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Some people call it the 'pits' and some people call it the 'blues' and some call it 'feeling down in the dumps'. But whatever you call it, being depressed is a terrible feeling. The most common types of depression are: Major Depression, which is characterized by a sad mood, Insomnia, and the lack of desire for food. Often when a person is in a major depression, there is a total lack of motivation and drive and the sufferer does not want to participate in life. Some people are rendered completely disabled by depression, and some may even contemplate suicide. Dysthymia: This is a less severe type of long-term depression that typically does not completely disable the individual. But it prevents the person from feeling motivated and functioning at their best. Sometimes people who are struggling with Dysthymia also suffer from Major Depression, and when this occurs it is called double depression. Manic Depression is also known as Bipolar Disorder. This form of depression is less common than Dysthymia or major depression. It involves cycles of a manic state, alternated with a depressed state. This is often a long-term chronic disorder. Sometimes the mood swings are very rapid. But generally speaking, the onset tends to be gradual. There are a number of variations of depression; the above are only the most common. Some symptoms of depression are: Sadness; anxiety; pessimism; insomnia and sleep disorders; guilt; feelings of worthlessness; weight loss; fatigue; restlessness; headaches; pain; and thoughts of suicide. Sources of Depression: As previously stated, there are several types of depression: Major Depression; Manic Depression; and Dysthymia being three of the more common forms. Many types of depression are hereditary. Living in a stressful environment can precipitate a depression. A trauma such as problems in a relationship, financial problems, or a serious loss can also lead to depression. Women are twice as likely to suffer from depression as men are, but scientists do not know why. If you suffer from depression, you will want to consult with your physician. Your healthcare provider may prescribe drugs for you. But you should keep in mind that every medication causes side effects. Wouldn't it be phenomenal if you could regulate and eliminate your depression just by having certain thoughts? I know that this sounds too good to be true, but quite frequently, many types of depression are simply caused by thinking negative thoughts. You can see this for yourself at this very moment. It is really quite basic and simple. Just use your imagination to think about something that you find very troubling or sad. Go ahead, think about it right now! Then return to this article. So, what happened? If you truly got into it and visualized the sad situation, you started to feel unhappy and a bit depressed. The longer you allow yourself to remain in that thought pattern, the sadder you will feel. As you keep having sad thoughts and continue feeling sadder, you lead yourself into a gradually deepening depression. The good news is that if you focus on a happy memory, then you will supplant that depression and sadness and replace it with happy feelings. Listen carefully now, because here are the keys to ending your depression: Our persistent thoughts spring forth from the unconscious mind. These are the thoughts that we find ourselves automatically thinking about during the day. If the persistent thoughts that are continually popping into your mind are about your sad experiences or problems, then you raise your levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. But here is the 'Light at the end of the tunnel': Since hypnosis can be used to alter our unconscious thoughts, NLP and self hypnosis stress management programs will quickly alter the way that you think, feel, and behave. The beauty here is that the exact same techniques that help relieve stress also work as well for eliminating depression! Now I will tell you exactly why and how it is going to happen. Hypnosis is a natural state of mind. Specifically, it is the Alpha state of consciousness. We go through the Alpha state as we fall asleep at night. And we go through it once more as we wake up in the morning. We also enter the Alpha state when we are imagining and daydreaming. The unconscious mind is the seat of our emotions, and it is like a computer; the input controls the output! Hypnosis therapy is a wonderful tool for engaging directly with the unconscious mind and reprogramming it to automatically divert away from negative thinking, and promote positive thinking. It is a tool that allows you to bypass the consciousness to create positive expectations, which will then generate positive feelings. You can overcome depression through hypnotherapy.
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Alan B. Densky, CH has has created a selection of hypnosis and NLP techniques for the treatment of depression symptoms. Visit his Neuro-VISION hypnotherapy site for Free hypnosis videos, newsletters, and mp3s. www.neuro-vision.us/
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