That is the dictionary definition of Depression. But the dictionary can’t define YOUR depression. 

Depression refers first and foremost to mood. This may vary from feelings of slight sadness to those of utter misery and dejection.

However, there are different types of depression and all have a variety of symptoms, though not everyone experiences all the symptoms and the gravity of each symptom differs from one person to another.

What causes depression? According to the National Health Service:

“There is no single cause of depression. A person can develop it for different reasons and it has many different triggers. For some, an upsetting or stressful life event – such as bereavement, divorce, illness, redundancy and job or money worries – can be the cause. Often, different causes combine to trigger depression‘   –   Source – nhs.uk, 2014

I feel it is important to recognise that the word depression isn’t a ‘one size fits all’ term and while you are experiencing depression you may still able to do the things you need to do to survive; go to work, pay bills, cook your food. However, other areas of your life may prove debilitating for you. Or it could be the other way round and going to work, paying bills etc. is too much to bear.

Depression is one of the most common experiences known to mankind and affects between 8 and 15 percent of the population during their lifetime. So you are not alone.

I will provide my private and confidential counselling room for you to unravel what depression feels like for you and together we will work towards where you would like to be, whatever that looks like for you.