One of the most painful things that control us is these relentless, negative thoughts that trigger emotions and memories that we’re aching to forget. It can seem like no matter how hard you try, the self-loathing and negativity will keep surfacing one way or another. 

But while depression can be incredibly overwhelming, it makes up a lot of lies. Studies have shown that nearly 16.2 million adults in the U.S. suffer from at least one major depressive episode in a year. Here’s how depression affects people and how it can convince you of specific lies about yourself.

You’re Not Doing Enough

Depression will try to make you feel like you’re not trying hard enough to get better. It can make you feel like you don’t have a medical condition and that the reason you’re feeling like this is your fault.

You might feel like you’d brighten up if you just tried harder, but that’s not true. Like other ailments, depression takes a toll on your emotional, social, and physical health. Telling a depressed person to snap out of it can worsen their state because it’s not in their control.

There’s No Hope

Major depression can last several months or years, which is why it’s easy to feel hopeless about a better tomorrow. Persistent negative thoughts can con you into believing that there’s nothing to look forward to. So, it’ll tell you that there’s no point in getting professional treatment.

Depression tells you that your suffering is permanent and that you won’t recover, which is untrue as far as research goes.

It can also go one step further and make you feel like even if you could feel better, the effort to get to that point isn’t worth the trouble. Seeking help from friends and family who refer you to a qualified professional is of the utmost importance.

You’re Better Off Alone

One of the primary tactics used by depression is that it loves to isolate. It attempts to make you feel like you’ll be safer if you’re alone, making the idea all too comfortable. But the truth is, depression consumes you more when you’re not connected to a healthy support system.

You might have to force yourself to be around others, but once you’re surrounded by people who love you, offer deep interpersonal connections, or give you the support you need, you might see a huge difference.

This is because social attachments and an affectionate touch like a warm hug can increase your oxytocin levels, a hormone that relieves pain and makes you feel better.

Depression can be debilitating, but with strong support and guidance, you can emerge victorious overtime. With 20 years of experience, Blossom Hypnosis uses hypnosis to address a phobia of expressing your feelings, ADHD, treating anxiety, and much more, with trustworthy and confidential services in Pittsford, NY. Call us at 585-281-2988 to book a virtual consultation on Skype/Zoom/FaceTime today.

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