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You can also book online with me to discuss more of what is discussed. Make sure that any advice you read online is from a well-known organisation such as the NHS or WebMD. There are so many great self-help resources online. When you feel sad or low three tips to increase your vibrations are:Įxercising or going for a walk will make you feel happier.īy taking high doses of omega oils and vitamin B complex one can naturally boost their nervous system to give it more support on those days when you are feeling low.īy meditating 10 minutes a day on a weekly intention this will give you the guidance and internal self-help that you might need.Īre there online services people can use from home? What do you recommend to those who feel sad or low frequently? Trouble concentrating or making decisions.Feelings restless and agitated, or else very sluggish and slowed down physically or mentally.Trouble getting to sleep or feeling sleepy during the day.Loss of interest or pleasure in your activities.

Some symptoms of depression could include: What are the main symptoms of depression? Each one of these categories has its own unique symptoms. The areas of depression that someone might fall under would be major depression, persistent depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, seasonal affective disorder, psychotic depression, postpartum depression, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, situational depression and atypical depression.

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The DSM-V Psychological Diagnostic manual recognises nine categories of depression. This is when we need to learn other ways to handle or deal with these emotions in a healthier, proactive kind of way. Sometimes when we have strong feelings or emotions it can affect our personal relationships, work, and home life. Other feelings such as anger, happiness, frustration, annoyance or agitation are all okay to feel. It is normal or ‘atypical’ to feel sad sometimes. Other symptoms of depression are anger, frustration, avoidance and the feeling of being stuck. How are depression and sadness different?ĭepression and sadness are different. Mindfulness works by being aware of your own body, being aware of others around you and focusing on your body’s breathing and sensations. This is why it is so important to understand how mindfulness works. This is how depression plays a role in anxiety and when someone has mixed episodes with anxiety and depression. We might feel anxious, shame or guilt ourselves and then we feel ‘bad’ about it. Often, anxiety can play a huge role in depression. I have had clients who had been feeling low because they had a vitamin deficiency. Someone could be feeling melancholy, which is feeling low without knowing why or on the other side of the spectrum someone could have symptoms of severe depression which could have been a result of having trauma in one's life. We can help restore the balance in your life using a few simple techniques.Ĭould feeling a sudden low mood or sadness be a sign of depression?Ī sudden low mood or sadness can be a sign of depression. Often people feel low because they are not happy in their life or can feel like their life is mundane. When you work with a psychologist like myself, we can piece all of the information together to find out what is ‘triggering’ you to feel this way. I manage this through diet, exercise, meditation and travelling.įeeling low after a loss, a breakup, or ‘for no reason at all’ is all normal. I know that I feel low in the wintertime because there isn’t enough sun. Sometimes we have memories that have been deep rooted from our childhood or a painful situation that you might have blocked out. It is normal to feel low and not understand where it is coming from. Is feeling sad and not knowing why common? One of our psychologists Dr Jessica Valentine explains the possible reasons behind feeling sad and what you can do to make yourself feel better. The good news is that there are plenty of useful tools available for people living with unexplained sadness.

Occasionally, sadness is natural but other times it isn’t and perhaps it is a symptom of depression. We all have days where we feel down and sometimes feeling sad can happen for no apparent reason.