COCA Psychotherapy’s Kitchener psychology centre

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KITCHENER THERAPISTS STRONG DISCUSS WHAT IT MEANS
WHEN LOVED ONES SAY I AM DEPRESSED
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WHAT IT MEANS ?
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates
that close to 300 million people worldwide
struggle with depression disorder. Since the
onset of Covid-19, the depression rates in North
America specifically have shot up. According to
the NHIS, prior to the pandemic, from January to
June 2019, 1 in 10 adults reported symptoms of
anxiety or depressive disorder. This has
increased dramatically during the pandemic, where
it is now reported that 4 in 10 adults are
struggling with these same symptoms.
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WHAT IS IT REALLY LIKE TO LIVE WITH DEPRESSION?
Our COCA Psychotherapy Kitchener Therapists
believe that we should all seek to develop a
deeper understanding of this condition. A better
understanding can help us to empathies with those
exhibiting depressive behaviors, to better equip
ourselves to provide support towards loved ones
struggling with depression and encourage them to
seek depression counselling, as well as to
possibly pick up early signs of depression if it
happens to creep into our own lives.
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WE HAVE INCLUDED TWO DIARY ENTRIES BELOW
I want to be alone. I dont know what that
means, or whether its the whole truth but I
crave the solitude that denies anyone else a
chance to make me feel guilt. I cant fully
explain what brought on my desire for loneliness,
but perhaps its that with everything that is so
fickle around me, I know how to appear strong on
my own. Or at least, I know I wont be taking
anyone else down with me as my world tumbles
further into a monochromatic blur of confusion,
fallacious I love you'd, and fake personalities.
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WE HAVE INCLUDED TWO DIARY ENTRIES BELOW
As the days creep on, Im becoming increasingly
aware of my negative effect on people. I watch my
partners disappointment in me grow by the hour,
my mothers sadness deepen with every visibly
depressing face I cant hide, my siblings as they
make an effort to bring out the best in me, and
my friends who have just given up on me
altogether. I understand this removal of negative
people, but maybe if they really knew me, or
really cared, they would know that I have several
redeemable qualities that can add some value to
their lives. Maybe. I dont know anymore. My
positive traits seem to be buried beneath so many
disappointments and angry feelings, and are
pushed down with the increasing guilt and lack of
self-confidence, that Im not even sure they are
still there. Anyone who could still love me
after my explosive episodes of unforgiving and
unjustified rage, frustration, anger, and
depression must be in the category of saint. I
have never felt more undeserving of love in my
life.
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I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIGURE OUT THE BEST WAY TO
END THIS

• Do I
• Drown myself they say its very peaceful (but
  how would they know)
• Take a ridiculous number of sleeping pills (I
  like the sound of this one drifting into an
  endless sleepbut what happens if it is just a
  terrible nightmare I can never wake up from)
• Strangling myself this one seems tough to doI
  experimented with it a bit, but the actual
  situation is incredibly stressful. I feel like my
  own rape victim.
• Slit my wrists and bleed outnot a fan
• Basically, I am aware that the reason I actually
  dont go through with any of them is because I
  have no idea what to expect once I achieve my
  goal obviously but still, the unknown is more
  scary than escaping this world that I am no
  longer fit to survive in. I say fit to survive
  in, because I feel like I am dying every day of
  my life. Yes, in reality, this may be true. But
  most people just call that living.

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DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS
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DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS

• Feelings of sadness, emptiness or hopelessness
• Angry outbursts, or irritability even over small
  matters
• Loss of interest or pleasure in most normal
  activities, such as sex, hobbies or sports
• Sleep disturbances, including insomnia or
  sleeping too much
• Lack of energy, so even small tasks take extra
  effort
• Anxiety, agitation or restlessness
• Feelings of worthlessness or guilt, fixating on
  past failures or self-blame
• Frequent or recurrent thoughts of death, suicidal
  thoughts, suicide attempts or suicide
• Unexplained physical problems, such as back pain
  or headaches

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COCA PSYCHOTHERAPYS KITCHENER PSYCHOLOGY CENTRE
When it comes to depression counselling, COCAs
Kitchener therapists make use of a number of
methods depending on the requirements of the
patient. A commonly used method is Satir
Transformational Systemic Therapy (STST), also
known as the Satir method. Put simply, STST uses
techniques such as role play, guided
contemplation, and family sculpting to address a
persons dynamic within their family unit. The
theory is that learning more about our family
history and how it impacts our current coping
strategies can be helpful to learn how to break
negative behavior patterns or ways of thinking.
We cannot emphasize enough how important it is
to seek help from licensed counsellors,
especially during the current uncertain times we
find ourselves in. Becoming more aware of how we
cope under stress and how we relate to others as
a result can impact how we heal. Are you
experiencing any of the symptoms mentioned above
or have a loved one who is struggling with
depression? Please dont hesitate to contact us
here to book an appointment or give us a call on
226-336-5787 for a free consultation over the
phone.
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CONTACT INFO

• 226-336-5787
• 877-631-0126
• Hello_at_cocapsychotherapy.com

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