“This is not loneliness, I feel a little forgotten.”
“Is this what they call depression? It's like I'm slowly giving up on everything and everyone."
What is depression?
Depression (major depressive disorder) is a disorder that negatively affects how you feel, how you think, and how you act. It is a common and serious but treatable medical disease. Depression leads to being constantly sad and not enjoying pleasurable situations.
Depression can cause a variety of emotional and physical symptoms. People with depression have a reduced ability to perform their duties at home and at work.
It is normal to feel sad during distressing and distressing events. Depression has different dimensions than feeling sad. Therefore, depression and sadness should not be confused. In order to be diagnosed with depression, these symptoms must continue for at least two weeks. Depression can be seen at any age, from childhood to old age.
What are the symptoms of depression?
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Hopelessness,
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Feeling worthless and guilty,
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Inability to enjoy life,
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Loss of interest and pleasure in daily activities,
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Feeling constantly tired,
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Difficulty falling asleep, frequent waking or excessive sleeping (sleep disorders),
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Loss of concentration, difficulty making decisions,
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Slowness in speech and movements,
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Appetite changes; Overeating or loss of appetite,
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Life-threatening thoughts: The person may have thoughts of death, tendencies or attempts, that is, suicidal tendencies.
Depression treatment is personalized. Because people with depression are not affected in the same way. A treatment that works for one person may not work for another. The best way to treat depression is to learn about treatment options and tailor them to meet your needs.
Psychotherapy is frequently used in the treatment of depression. Antidepressant medications are used in the treatment of moderate and severe depression. In psychotherapy, the process may take several weeks or longer, depending on the severity of the depression. psychotherapy It is a treatment method applied in the form of sessions. How many weeks or months the sessions will last depends on the patient's condition. The therapist may extend or end the treatment depending on the patient's condition. Or he may find it appropriate to increase or decrease the frequency of therapy.
What are the aims of psychotherapy?
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Reducing or eliminating the causes and symptoms of depression,
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Relief and relaxation from emotional confusion,
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Change in behavioral disorders and attitudes,
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Reviewing relationships and lifestyle,
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Recognizing situations that cause health problems and trying to correct them,
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Psychological support and obtaining resources,
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Developing methods to deal with problems,
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Ensuring a healthy decision-making process.
Depression Treatment;
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
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Schema Therapy,
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EMDR applications
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