You should be aware that depression is a common feeling. We have all had experiences and events in our lives that have made us feel sad, down, or upset. A person can have all these emotions without being “clinically” depressed.

Counselling is useful for an individual, where you are able to have general discussions about life matters, decisions you are facing and obstacles in your life that you are experiencing. By attending counselling this will help you with any negative or Depressive thoughts: it will help you lift your mood.

Counselling will further help you with your sleep difficulties, it will help you make changes so you can feel better about yourself and your life.

However, depression can become an illness when a person’s mood state is intense, long-lasting and one that impacts day-to-day life. In fact, in Australia, around one in five people will experience clinical depression in their lifetime.

While it may be daunting at first to think you may be experiencing depression, Romina will provide a safe, supportive environment to help you work through your difficulties.

What are the symptoms and signs of Depression?

• Feelings of sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness
• Loss of interest in pleasurable activities and reduced capacity to experience pleasure
• An increase or decrease in appetite or weight
• Changes in sleeping patterns
• Fatigue or loss of energy
• Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt
• Feelings of slow or excessively agitated and restless
• Diminished ability to concentrate and make decisions
• Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide

Remember, that if you have some of the above symptoms, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you have a Depression Disorder. It is very common to experience very mild symptoms such as feeling sad and unmotivated. Romina has treated a lot of patients who come in because they just don’t feel right. It is human nature that we try to fix things ourselves but please know that you don’t have to suffer alone and fix it yourself. So be brave and reach out for help because we all need support some of the time.