Feeling down? The only way is up?

Many research progammes have found links between depression and disturbances In sleep. Do you recognise this pattern. Worry on off during the day, then spend evening dreading going to bed becuase you dont expect to sleep.  You dont sleep, you wake early feeling tired and wound up, you get up early and spend the rest of the day feeling down and worrying.
This would be a fairly typical pattern in someone whose depression is partly based on sleep issues. The good news is that often a few adjustments can make a big difference and make a noticable improvement really soon.
The therapists aim will be to takle the sleep disruptions and
Help to alter the way you respond to stress. This may take a few sessions or longer, but you may find you begin feel better after the first session.
The usual treatment offered on the NHS is CBT cognitive behavioural therapy which works well for some depressions, by assisting clients to alter thought patterns and influence behaviour. Research supports the effectiveness of CBT but research suggests that CBT used with hypnosis is even more effect.
Councelling may also be offered for depression. In my experience if part of your depression is spending time going over and over things that have happened, then traditional councelling can reinforce this behaviour.
If you feel you might benefit from hypnotherapy to assist with your depression I would suggest you ask the therapist what approach they will use. Check they are registered with the CNHC (the Complimentary and Natural Health Council) or
General Hypnotherapy Register.
For more info drop me an email andrea.bradley@walsallmindandbody.co.uk