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Ongoing circumstances such as unemployment, long term exposure to stress, caring for a loved one or long term grief & loss
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Stressful life events like death, divorce, relocation, pregnancy, or a car accident
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Family history with a pre-disposition to anxiety and or depression
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Depressed and or anxious family members
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Personality traits such as those with low self-esteem or perfectionist tendencies
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Health status and medical issues like hormonal changes, chronic pain, or surgery
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The use of alcohol and drugs. It has been reported that as many as 500,000 Australians will experience both depression and substance abuse simultaneously at some point in their lives.
The key to working through your depression is to take action as soon as possible to get help. If left untreated, depression can lead to extreme isolation and possibly suicide.
Ask yourself: "How long have my symptoms been occurring and
how is my daily life being impacted"?
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Everyone gets down and fearful at times; however, if weeks are turning into months and your life routine has changed… it is important to seek professional guidance as soon as possible.
Counselling for depression provides the support and clarity you need to sort out the issues at hand.
I often see women who fluctuate between depression and anxiety symptoms. Therapy for depression (and anxiety) usually reveals un-acknowledged emotions and negative thinking. I have had a lot of success helping women reduce and eliminate their symptoms through various techniques and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
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If you are concerned about your depression and or anxiety symptoms, please contact me.
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