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Depression
Alternative Treatments For Depression That Don’t Include Medication
Clinical depression is a widespread struggle, affecting more than 3 million people in the United States every year. While, logistically, you may know that there are others out there suffering through the same feelings of anxiety, low motivation, and low energy, it can seem nearly impossible to escape the hopelessness and isolation associated with depression. Depression is not something you “get over” or “snap out of.” If you struggle with symptoms of depression, you know it’s never that easy. However, depression is treatable.
Sadness Versus Depression
We all can feel sad, lost, and alone sometimes. For most people, this feeling dissipates as hormones regulate, circumstances change, or stress is mitigated, which allows for some to get back to their everyday life.
For others, though, this feeling of being in despair is not so easy to escape. Suppose you struggle with feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or isolation that never seem to go away and impact all areas of your life. In that case, you may want to consider that you may be suffering from depression.
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Symptoms Of Depression
Like many other mental health illnesses, the disorder's presentation is as unique as the individual who is struggling with it. Below is a list of symptoms that meets the minimal qualification for clinical depression. There are a few critical feelings and behaviors to keep an eye on if you think you or a loved one may be struggling. Some symptoms of depression include:
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Feelings of hopelessness
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Persistent sadness
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Feelings of helplessness and guilt
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Difficulty concentrating
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Slow movement or speech
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Physical pain with no apparent cause
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Insomnia
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Excessive fatigue or sleeping
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Restlessness
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Irritability
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Low self-esteem
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Lack of interest in activities
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Feelings of isolation
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Withdrawal from family and friends
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Weight loss or gain
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Thoughts of death or suicide
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If you or a loved one may be suicidal, seek help as soon as possible. Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at
1-800-273-8355 or visit the website here.
Confidential and 100% FREE support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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There are several types of depression, the two most common of which are major depression and persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia). Length, severity, and presentation are going to look different for everyone. Some people struggling with depression do not experience sadness. For this reason, you want to be aware of all the different symptoms of depression to address them effectively if or when they start to impede your life, relationships, or concept of self.
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Treating Depression With Neurofeedback
Medical treatment and support are focused exclusively on the chemical frequencies in the brain. Often, symptoms of depression can be directly linked to the electrical frequencies in your brain, so effective treatment frequently requires a more inclusive and targeted approach such as Neurofeedback.
At Neuroplastree Centers, we begin treating depression by performing a qEEG brain map to identify and quantify the brain wave abnormalities that can be linked to your depression. By understanding the root of your depression, we can design a personalized treatment to effectively treat your symptoms of depression and retrain your brain to maintain its ideal state.
Our alternative treatments for depression help minimize your exposure to prescription medication's side effects and risks, including a lifelong dependency to feel "normal." Brain mapping and neurofeedback offer a drug-free option for treating your symptoms by training your brain and will lead you to a happier and healthier life.
If you've been experiencing symptoms of depression or want a drug-free alternative to treating your depression, contact the neurofeedback experts at Neuroplastree Centers to schedule a free consultation with a clinician who specializes in treating depression.