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Clinical depression is a condition caused by chemical imbalances in the brain that make someone constantly feel sad, dissatisfied, alone, and unmotivated. It can last for just days, or for long periods of time. It can be triggered by stress, traumatic events, or nothing at all. Depression can affect people of all ages, including teenagers and even young children. Young people frequently suffer from depressive disorders, which leaves families with questions such as: what causes it, and what treatments are available? The good news is that depression is treatable and some of the best depression treatments come in the form of Neuro-Linguistic Programming techniques. In the past, it was thought that children and teens could not experience depression, but the truth is depression can affect people of all ages. Often, depression in young people is triggered by events such as a relationship breakup, illness, a loss in the family, changing schools, or abuse. In some people, depression occurs by itself. Depression is often hereditary, meaning parents with depression are more likely to have offspring who suffer from depression. There are several different forms of depression. Most young people with depression have a form of major depression. This depression obstructs a person's ability to enjoy life and engage in normal activities. Some people may also have a milder form of depression called Dysthymia, which is a long-term form of depression with milder symptoms than major depression. A rarer but still common form of depression is manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder), which is characterized by sudden mood shifts from extreme happiness to extreme sadness. Depression can be a problem for adolescents because their symptoms are slightly different from the ones adults commonly have, making it more challenging to diagnose and treat. Often, minors with depression will not feel sad or "depressed" as one would expect in adults. Constant irritability is typically one of the major signs of depression in young people. Signs of depression can be subtle, but may include difficulty concentrating and difficulty sleeping, fatigue, and decreased interest in things they used to love doing. Children with depression may have trouble with schoolwork, have difficulty-making friends, or get in trouble by "acting up," a cry for attention. The effects are also evident for teens, who may use drugs and alcohol to escape their overwhelming depression. Depression is no one's fault, but those with depression can get treatment and find out how to successfully cope with their depression. Depression treatments can range from counseling and therapy, to the use of antidepressant drugs. Group psychotherapy can be beneficial for teenagers and children by providing a safe place to share their feelings with others. Monitored online services such as forums for teen depression can also provide information on depression and serve as a type of group therapy for depressed teens. Behavioral counseling can help teach people of all ages how to manage their depression. Counselors can help families understand what causes depression. Family counseling helps educate families on depression and what they can do to support their child. In some cases, antidepressants or antipsychotic medications are prescribed. This is only done under the supervision of a doctor who will watch the child's health and mental state. Even though people with depression may have a need for medications, these drugs can have many side effects, especially in children and teens, who are still developing. This is why psychological counseling, understanding and support from families and professional counselors, and the use of treatments that help children learn how to relieve their own depression are seen as better for helping children and teens with depression. Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) practices can be used to treat anxiety, stress, and depression. They help people develop safe and positive coping mechanisms for handling depression. It works for people of all ages because it is safe, doesn't call for the use of any medications, and is a valuable form of self-help therapy. One NLP technique used to treat depression is called them NLP Flash. This technique reprograms your unconscious mind to use the thoughts that create stress and depression as triggers for thoughts that eliminate depression instead. It is a technique that even children can learn to use to help them cope with their depression. People who are diagnosed with depression can overcome it. Therapeutic techniques can help depressed people of all ages live better. NLP techniques are perfect for helping adolescents and their families cope with anxiety and depression. These treatments can reduce or even eliminate depression in people of all ages.
By: Alan B. Densky, CH
Alan B. Densky, CH is an NGH certified hypnotist. Since 1978, he's helped thousands of clients. He offers CDs for hypnosis therapy for depression. Visit his Neuro-VISION NLP site for the hypnosis article index, or watch his free video hypnosis collection. www.neuro-vision.us/ www.neuro-vision.us/Products/DepressionTreatmentHypnosisCD.htm www.neuro-vision.us/Hypnosis-Article-Index.html
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