Over time, the initial reason for the person to feel sad becomes less important, more of a catalyst rather than the real motive. Patients lose interest in things they used to enjoy, they look at the future with no positive expectations and sleep becomes a problem. People around you think it should be mind over matter, but who wants to be depressed?
You feel more isolated by those comments, and tend to withdraw from friends and family more and more. Unhappiness and helplessness have settled in. In some cases, depression is accompanied by symptoms of anxiety such us: restlessness, a sense of dread, feeling constantly “on edge”, difficulty concentrating and irritability. There is a wide spectrum of depression that ranges from mild to severe forms, which include suicidal ideation or suicidal attempts.
In order to find the most appropriate treatment for clinical depression, you have to undergo a comprehensive mental health assessment with a consultant psychiatrist. During the assessment you will be asked about your personal and family history of anxiety and depression, the age of onset, previous treatments, relapses and also about your physical health history. Blood tests and psychological evaluation may also be needed to clarify the nature of depression. Once the comprehensive assessment has been completed, we will be in a position to discuss the best treatment option for your personal circumstances.
The OAD Clinic offers bespoke treatments for treating Depression.
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