What is depression and why do people get depressed?
Depressed is a word we frequently use to describe our feelings when things are going badly for us and we have difficulty in discovering how they might improve. We feel low and lethargic but soon these feelings will change and we can begin to see a way forward, even beginning to wonder why we were so miserable. Feeling sad, unhappy or discouraged is of course perfectly normal. You might begin to consider yourself depressed when your reaction to situations seems out of control and the feelings you experience seem out of proportion and persistent. However exploring these feelings with a Counsellor can be very effective for you. For further information please see our leaflet Understanding Depression’ .
Depressed is a word we frequently use to describe our feelings when things are going badly for us and we have difficulty in discovering how they might improve. We feel low and lethargic but soon these feelings will change and we can begin to see a way forward, even beginning to wonder why we were so miserable. Feeling sad, unhappy or discouraged is of course perfectly normal. You might begin to consider yourself depressed when your reaction to situations seems out of control and the feelings you experience seem out of proportion and persistent. However exploring these feelings with a Counsellor can be very effective for you.
