{"id":359,"date":"2018-09-26T15:24:06","date_gmt":"2018-09-26T13:24:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/experiencesophro.com\/?page_id=359"},"modified":"2019-01-30T10:50:53","modified_gmt":"2019-01-30T09:50:53","slug":"depression","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/experiencesophro.com\/index.php\/en\/sophrology\/depression\/","title":{"rendered":"Depression"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Being depressed generally involves a pessimistic experience of life. Depression varies in intensity from sadness<\/strong> to real moral pain<\/strong>. It is characterized by:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

a loss of interest<\/strong> or pleasure<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

a certain agitation<\/strong>, irritability or aggressiveness<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

extreme tiredness<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

sleeping disorders <\/strong>(insomnia or hypersomnia \u2013 need to sleep excessively)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

eating disorders<\/strong> (bulimia or anorexia)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

memory <\/strong>and concentration <\/strong>problems<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

sexuality <\/strong>problems<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

a feeling of worthlessness<\/strong> and excessive guilt<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

recurrent thoughts about death<\/strong> or suicide<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

I have several objectives when supporting people suffering from depression. First of all, helping them to get in touch <\/strong>with their body<\/strong> and most basic sensations<\/strong> by focusing on the present moment is crucial. The rebirth of the pleasure of being<\/strong> and living<\/strong> is essential. Secondly, I choose the techniques in order to allow them to regain self-esteem<\/strong> and love<\/strong> for themselves so that later on they feel able to plan the future in a positive way.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

NB: I usually advise starting with one session per week. The sessions cannot in any way replace the medical treatment prescribed by the GP or psychotherapist.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n