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Posted on April 9, 2008 by Alan B. Densky, CH | Posted under Depression
Hypnosis Can Be The Key To Digging Yourself Out Of A State Of Depression
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The most common types of depression are: Major Depression, which is characterized by a sad mood, Insomnia and sleep disorders, and the lack of desire for food. Often when an individual is in a state of major depression, there is a total lack of motivation and drive and the sufferer lacks the desire to participate in life. Some people are completely disabled by depression, and some individuals even contemplate suicide. Dysthymia: This is a less severe type of long term depression that typically does not completely disable a person. But it keeps the person from feeling motivated and functioning at their best. Sometimes people who are struggling with Dysthymia are also afflicted with Major Depression, and when this occurs it is called double depression. Manic Depression is also known as Bipolar Disorder. This form of depression is less common than the first two. It involves phases of the Manic state, alternated with the depressed state. This is often a long term chronic disorder. Sometimes the mood swings are very rapid. But generally speaking, the onset tends to be gradual. There are numerous variations of depression; the above are only the three most common. Some of the symptoms of depression are: Anxiety; pessimism; sadness; insomnia and other sleep disorders; feelings of worthlessness; guilt; weight loss; fatigue; restlessness; headaches; pain; and thoughts of suicide. Sources of Depression: As previously stated, there are several types of depression: Major Depression; Manic Depression; and Dysthymia being three of the more common forms. Some types of depression are hereditary. Living in a stressful environment can precipitate a depression. A traumatic experience such as financial difficulties, relationship problems, or a serious loss can also lead to depression. Women are twice as likely to become depressed as men are, but we do not yet know why. If you suffer from depression, you will want to consult with your physician. Your doctor may prescribe medication for you. But keep in mind that every drug has side effects. Wouldn't it be phenomenal if you could control and eliminate your depression just by thinking certain thoughts? I know that this sounds too good to be true, but very frequently, various types of depression are simply caused by having negative thoughts. You can see this for yourself at this very moment. It's really quite basic and simple. Just imagine something that you find very troubling or sad. Go ahead, think about it right now! Then come back to this article. So, what happened? If you truly got into it and visualized the sad situation, you started to feel sad and a little depressed. The more you allow yourself to stay in that thought pattern, the sadder you will feel. As you stay in sad thoughts and continue feeling sadder, you lead yourself into a gradually deepening depression. The good news is that if you focus on a positive memory, then you will supplant that depression and sadness and replace it with happy feelings. Listen carefully now, because here are the solutions to ending your depression: Our most pervasive thoughts emerge from the unconscious mind. These are the thoughts that we find ourselves involuntarily thinking about throughout the day. If the persistent thoughts that are continually recurring in your mind are about your sad experiences or problems, then you raise your levels of depression, stress, and anxiety. But here is the 'Light at the end of the tunnel': Since hypnosis is a medium that we can use to change our unconscious thoughts, NLP and self hypnosis stress management CDs can quickly alter the way that you feel, think, and behave. The interesting thing is that the same exact techniques that are effective for stress management also work equally well for eliminating depression! Now I will tell you exactly why and how it is going to happen. Hypnosis is a natural state of mind. Actually, it is the Alpha state of consciousness. We pass through the Alpha state as we fall asleep at night. And we pass through it once more as we awaken from sleeping. We also enter the Alpha state when we are daydreaming and imagining. The unconscious mind is the seat of our emotions, and it is like a computer; the input controls the output! Hypnosis therapy is an excellent tool for reaching directly into the unconscious mind and reprogramming it to automatically divert you away from negative thought patterns, and promote positive thoughts. It's a tool that allows you to bypass the consciousness to create positive expectations, which will then create positive feelings. You can beat your depression by using hypnotherapy. About The Author: Alan B. Densky, CH has has created an array of hypnosis and NLP techniques for the treatment of depression. Visit his Neuro-VISION self hypnosis site for Free hypnosis mp3s, newsletters, and videos. http://www.neuro-vision.us/ |
Tags: ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION, DEPRESSION SYMPTOMS, MANIC DEPRESSION, CLINICAL DEPRESSION, DEPRESSION TREATMENT, DEPRESSION, HYPNOSIS, HYPNOTHERAPY, NLP
