Archive for the ‘Depression’ Category

Narcissism: “Excessive self-centeredness or self-love.” Why are some people so eager to be admired and adored? – The daseinsanalytical answer is that otherwise they are afraid not to occur. We know that the existence analysis unterspühlt all the familiar certainties. If you have this understood, it becomes clear why a confirmation of its existence seems so necessary. Because existence is secured first and only through anything. There is no original meaning, no irrefutable certainties. Everything is relative. Daffodils and therefore need constant confirmation and admiration, but otherwise they have to struggle with the “monster” that they do not occur. That their existence is merely random and arbitrary. Nothing of lasting value.

Depression: “a state of depression, fatigue-like drive and initiatives by”. Depression is daseinsanalytischem to understanding one of the fundamental problems of the people that always lurks in the background somehow. If our existence by themselves, do not own sense is, is absurd and grotesque is, of course, always the question, why should I get involved at all for something? Is it all pointless anyway! We humans are merely random products of evolution. What may still exist sense? – Small children know such problems yet. You can live fully in the present and look forward to their lives. If one is older, the question of meaning is coming more and more. The more one learns about the structure of the world and the more life experience you have gained, it can happen that one can see no point in his life. There is only the yawning abyss of death, which comes closer and closer. Fear of death becomes the only thing that drives and still alive.
From the optimistic view of evolutionary spirituality, these two problems, however, see a different story. Narcissism is thus kept in check because you know that my only part of a massive development process! Against the background of growing up process (origin of the universe, origin of the earth, origin of life, origin of man, and finally its cultural development), the ego appears to be no longer so big and so important. So one can escape the solipsism to see themselves as the navel of the world.
For depression are from the perspective of evolutionary spirituality similar thoughts. If, in view of the large development processes that have led to our world and ultimately ourselves, no longer comes out of the wonder, it is unlikely to forget their own creativity. The miracle that is always created something new charges, a veritable to want to make its own small contribution. Part of the development process to become and remain will be a life goal. Although – too excited – we must not forget that new things can often only when old dies. And secondly, we live in a world of scarcity. Almost no matter what we want to do, we find that we get our limits of what is possible: life, knowledge, social opportunities, capital, etc.

Definition depression

The death of Robert Enke and outings with other athletes about the Depression is something temporarily moved to the forefront. The estimated number of people suffering from depression man is 15% and 2% suffering from severe depression. The real figure is probably higher because not all those affected seek medical attention. The word depression has now taken on several names: Burnout syndrome, fatigue syndrome, burnout, chronic depression.

Symptoms

But these terms do indeed reflect the depression? What are the signs of depression, what symptoms are present? They often begin with recurring insomnia (Ein-/Durchschlafstörungen), loss of appetite, fatigue – in spite of adequate sleep, listlessness, lack of motivation, withdrawal from friends, depression, perceived inner emptiness and the recurring thoughts with brooding.

Keep these symptoms for longer than two weeks, it is called a depression. If pronounced suicidal ideation is present, even from a severe depression can be spoken.

Burnout and Depression

As it looks now with the burnout syndrome? A burnout is a syndrome of exhaustion, and often the harbinger of an incipient depression, if the burnout is not detected and treated in time. With the increasingly rapid development of ideas, reacting in a very short time, the ever increasing demands of the work, the less and less personal relaxation, can lead well in some people to exhaustion, which should be treated. Often people in the social sectors and with a distinct helper syndrome are affected (Psychology Today).

Treatment

Depression and burnout are both diseases that should be dealt with in any case. The priority of psychotherapy is to be used with any medication. When psychotherapy is often the behavioral and psychodynamic therapy is recommended. In contrast to the deep psychology of behavior therapy in their own behavior may be considered and re-learned, respectively. learned behavior to deal with others for themselves, to then implement them. This requires the recognition of “wrong” thoughts, reactions and behavior. The recognition of one’s own behavior and the answers it finds the patient in therapy, usually with the support of / s self-therapist practicing Subsequent to a change in the condition itself is to bring about.

In addition to the behavioral therapy, there are many other forms of therapy – as called depth psychology. This is often a pure talk therapy, which has the aim to seek the causes in the past, to childhood and to continue to lead to a change and bring about healing. Here is the interview with the / m therapists in the foreground.

Each type of therapy should each look for yourself and then “try out” whether this is appropriate. Basically, five test hours at so-called therapists hours of testing to see if it fits, if the chemistry is right, or other alternatives should be sought.

Pharmacology in the Depression

Drugs are also well represented on the market. They should act in support of psychotherapy to heal, but not necessarily the Depression. They alleviate the symptoms, make the gray veil back a little brighter. mentioned by name here are the large number of antidepressants and psychotropic drugs. The antidepressants differ in their effect. Thus, there are mood, drive-increasing, drive-depressant or sedative. The Onset of action is common in several weeks, it is here that apply to the initial dose of patience. Also does not speak to everyone on the same means, so that often have several specimens are tested to find his medication.

Psychotropic medications often have a very rapid onset of sedative effect, so the appearance can be aroused, it’s a good again. Here, however, caution is advised. Psychotropic medications should be used only in exceptional cases, high tension, high anxiety, panic or high suicidality. There is a danger of rapid mental and physical dependence.

Support

Recognize that depression is a disease that needs help. If this is detected, the person is already a big step further. Tell your friends / partner / in of your condition (in an emergency can save your life), seek a doctor to start a therapy or go for a few weeks in a clinic in order to find peace for yourself and your body . Do you exercise. Research shows that depressed people drive, which regular exercise (jogging, walking, fitness) achieved a rise of serotonin levels again. Sport brings happiness hormones released and can grow in the longer term, the mood again. And they still do your body some good. Looking like a detective activities that you could be fun. Even if you think they have features such as painting, singing, playing an instrument, reading and so forgotten. Do something good, and if you think you can pull themselves together not sure, try it in small steps. Each step is a step further and practice patience with yourself patience, patience is the word in the treatment of depression or burnout.

Encourager Closing Remarks

Depression is treatable and she will pass, as it has come also. Life becomes worth living again, the gray haze, the shell to solve and you can life with all its colorful facets enjoy again. Talk about it, accept help.

Glossary of Terms; ‘C’:

Your mental health ‘dictionary’.

Catharsis: This is basically emotional release. From a psychological point of view, the catharsis hypothesis maintains that releasing aggressive energy (through action or fantasy) relieves aggressive urges.

Chronic mental illness: This is a mental illness or disorder which is severe in degree and persistent in duration. The symptoms may be either permanent or episodic. There may also be a substantially lowered or diminished level of functioning in the primary aspects of daily living.

Client-Centered Therapy (also known as Person-Centered Therapy): A humanistic therapy which was developed by Carl Rogers. C.C.T. (or P.C.T.) involves the therapist using techniques such as active listening, within a genuine, accepting, empathic environment to facilitate clients’ growth.

Cognition: this is all mental activities which are associated with thinking, knowing, remembering, and communicating.

Cognitive disorder: A disorder in which the person demonstrates/exhibits decreased abilities in memory, problem solving etc.

Cognitive Therapy (C.T.): A therapy which is based on teaching people new, more adaptive ways of thinking and acting. This is based on the assumption that our thoughts intervene between events and our emotional reactions.

Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (C.B.T.): A popular and widely-used therapy which combines Cognitive Therapy (altering self-defeating thinking) with Behavior Therapy (altering behavior).

Communication disorders: A grouping of disorders involving problems of communication either through difficulties in receiving language or in speech. A general medical condition such as brain injury or stroke, or a developmental problem in children generally relate to such disorders, and such disorders include Expressive Language Disorder, Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder and others.

Compulsive/compulsions: Irresistible impulsive behavior where a person feels compelled to do particular actions (for example, counting to a particular number). These actions are irrational, ritualistic and repetitive in nature. Also, imperative to the definition of compulsions, they are repetitive acts which are clearly excessive AND are performed in order to lessen the discomfort of an obsession.

Conduct Disorder:A repetitive or persistent pattern of aggressive behavior usually recognized in childhood or adolescence and can lead to an impulsive type of personality disorder. As described in the DSM4, the essential feature of Conduct Disorder is a repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior in where the basic rights of others, or where major age-appropriate societal rules or norms, are violated (they violate rules or norms of behavior as to what is accepted or appropriate for their age as deemed by society).

Consciousness: our awareness of both ourselves and our environment.

Counsellor/counselor: A health professional who helps clients and families evaluate their patterns of problem solving and develop more effective ones.

Crisis: A turning point that results from a stressful event or a perceived threat to one’s well-being that con not be readily solved by methods that have been successful in the past.

Culture: Enduring behaviors, attitudes, ideas, and traditions which are shared by a large group of people and passed on from one generation to another.

Cyclothymic Disorder:A mood disorder with marked swings of mood from cheerfulness (or hypomanic symptoms) to depressive symptoms (these are not as severe as Bipolar Affective Disorder). The hypomanic symptoms are of insufficient number, severity, pervasiveness, or duration to meet a diagnosis of a Manic Episode, and depressive symptoms like-wise are insufficient (severity etc.) to constitute (or meet the full criteria of) a Major Depressive Episode.

References:

A.A.I. : Ashby Allan Institute.

DSM4: Diagnostic And Statistical Manual Of Mental Disorders.

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