Feeling Depressed or Down
People feel depression in different ways. Sometimes it stops someone from being able to do daily things and family or friends get very worried. Other times people are able to keep going normally but still feel down deep inside where no one can see. For some people depression lasts for years, for others it comes and goes every few weeks. Depression can happen because something sad occurs, or it can show up for no clear reason. It often makes people feel alone, even if they are around others.
No matter which of these sound like you, counselling can help.
Counselling can help you understand depression better, learn and use things that improve your mood, and connect you to other helpful services. Sometimes depression happens because of difficult or traumatic things from the past. Your counsellor can help you explore those experiences and heal from things in your life that might be affecting your mood now.