Treat Low Mood and Depression with hypnosis

Hypnosis can be used to treat both a low mood and some types of depression.  At Hypnotherapy for Health we combine hypnosis with other psychological therapies to achieve the best result for our clients.

Low mood

A general low mood can include:

• Being sad
• Anxiety
• Panic Attacks
• Worried
• Tired or Lethargic
• Lack of self esteem
• Low Self Confidence
• Dissatisfaction
• Feelings of anger

Generally a low mood will disapear within two weeks . Low moods are often resolved by solving problems and improving quality of life.

More severe or longer lasting symptoms can indicate depression.

Depression

​The symptoms of depression can be divided Physical, Psychological  or Social factors. Having only a few symptoms doesn't make you depressed see Mood Self-assessment at bottom of Page, this never replaces a formal diagnosis by a health care professional.

​Physical

• Speaking or activity at a slower pace
• Increased or decreased weight or appetite 
• Changes in Bowel habits
• Generalised and unexplained aches and pains
• Loss of sex drive or change to menstrual Cycle
• Lethargy and fatigue
• Insomnia or difficulty in waking

Psychological

• Being sad
• Hopelessness
• Lack of self esteem
• Low Self Confidence
• Tearful
• Feeling of guilt often without cause
• Irritability and intolerant of others 
• Lack of motivation or interest or enjoyment in life
• Being indecisive
• Anxiety and panic

Social

• Lack of achievement in work
• Avoiding social contacts and activities
• Neglecting interests and hobbies
• Relationship and problems with home life

In extreme cases suicidal thoughts or self harming can occur

​People born since 1945 are 10 times more likely to suffer from depression than those born before

The reason being (among others):
-a breakdown in the extended family
-a dispersal of communities
-an increased focus on material wealth
-an overwhelming prevalence of news media
-and an increase in focus on 'the self'. .

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