Depression Is NOT A Choice, And NOT Your Fault

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Depression Is NOT A Choice, And NOT Your Fault
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• For anyone who does not understand depression, it
  can be all too easy to imagine that you should be
  able to simply pick yourself up by making
  certain changes to your life. If you are
  depressed, a friend or family member may have
  suggested that you get out more, or think
  positively. While such comments are intended to
  be well-meaning, they can be incredibly harmful
  to you in that they promote a sense of shame
  about your feelings and state of mind.
• If you are depressed, it is imperative you
  understand that it absolutely is not your fault,
  and that it is not something you can simply snap
  out of. It is unknown what exactly causes
  depression, but various reasons given by experts
  are as follows

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• major life changes (divorce, death of a loved
  one, loss of a job)
• trauma
• abuse
• certain medications
• conflict
• genes (family history of depression)
• The bottom line is that depression is a complex
  illness with many factors that contribute to a
  range of symptoms that may include feelings of
  low self-worth, negative thoughts, and thoughts
  of self-harm and/or suicide.

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• Is there anything you can do to help yourself if
  you are depressed?
• Seeking professional help is always recommended
  if you have been diagnosed with depression (and
  indeed, if you have not been diagnosed but are
  struggling with feelings of low self-worth and/or
  despair consider getting a consultation soon).
• In many cases, professional help may be the best
  option, and your medical doctor may recommend a
  combination of medication and psychotherapy to
  help you.

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• How do you know when to seek outside help?
• If you have been feeling depressed continually
  for more than two weeks, it is likely that you
  will need to seek some professional help. If you
  are not sure whether you might be depressed, you
  can check out the list of common symptoms below
• Changes to your weight or your appetite
• Difficulty sleeping
• Feeling tired and unenergetic most of the time
• Intense feelings of guilt or worthlessness
• Poor concentration
• Suicidal thoughts

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• Depression is certainly not your fault. Seek
  professional help as soon as possible and begin
  feeling better now. Consult with your medical
  doctor or schedule a series of sessions with us.
  Do not let your depression define you. By taking
  steps to help yourself, no matter how small, you
  can take back an element of control over your
  life, and look forward to a brighter, more
  positive future.

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• Doral Psychotherapy offers online therapy for
  Anxiety, Trauma, Depression, Grief, PTSD etc. If
  youve been feeling hopeless or lost lately, or
  struggling with a problem in your life that feels
  unsurmountable, individual counseling could help
  you. Our telehealth solution allows you to
  schedule an appointment directly online and have
  the entire therapy session take place digitally.
  If you are looking for online therapy for
  depression or anxiety or any kind of individual
  mental health issues, contact us at ?(786)
  843-9527?.