We all experience lows from time to time, but we typically go back to our normal routines eventually. However, for people who struggle with depression, this low mood lingers, affecting their everyday lives.

People develop depression due to stressful life events, traumatic childhood experiences, other mental or physical health problems (like anxiety, eating disorders, and PTSD), genetic factors, substance abuse, lifestyle choices, hormonal issues, and medication-related side effects.

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, depression is one of the most predominant mental health conditions in the United States.

The Prevalence of Depression in the U.S.

• Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) affects the lives of over 16.2 million adults in the United States.
• Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD) affects over 3.3 million American adults and persists for up to two years in most cases.  
• Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive disorder in specific cases, affects 2.8% of Americans every year, with a severity rate of 80%.
• Seasonal depression affects over 5 percent of Americans every year. This form of depression has a seasonal pattern and is usually triggered in fall and continues throughout the winters.
• Postpartum depression affects over 80% of U.S. mothers after delivery. The symptoms include fatigue, mood swings, temperament issues, and sadness. However, this form of depression persists for a week or two at most usually.
• Psychotic depression is when a person with MDD or bipolar disorder experiences paranoia, hallucinations, delusions, or other psychotic features. It affects 7 percent of the worldwide population under the age of 75.

Clinical Hypnotherapy for Depression

Hypnotherapy Taps Into Your Subconscious Mind

There are treatments for depression, such as self-help programs, talk therapies, and medication, but one of the most effective treatments is hypnotherapy, because it accesses your subconscious mind and not just the conscious mind, addressing deep-seated thought patterns, beliefs, negative habits, negative thoughts, and other factors that add to your depression.

Hypnotherapy Gets to the Root Cause of Depression

Unlike other depression treatments, clinical hypnotherapy doesn’t just treat the symptoms; it identifies the root cause of depression. In most cases of depression, there’s so much going on that people can’t determine what’s causing the condition. Hypnotherapy helps you understand how to identify your feelings and emotions so they can be better treated.

Hypnosis Treats Other Mental and Physical Health Problems that Contribute to Depression

Mental health problems such as eating disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and physical health disorders like chronic pain can lead to depression in the long run.

Hypnosis is the ideal approach for treating ADHD, anxiety, stress management, and pain management, ultimately treating depression.  

If you’re looking for hypnosis sessions in Rochester, NY, for depression, anxiety, stress, ADHD, or another condition, Rekha Shrivastava, a certified hypnotist and rehabilitation counselor, Blossom Hypnosis, can help you.

With her subconscious mind healing techniques, she has helped many people across Pittsford, Rochester, and other areas in NY.

Our facility is based in Rochester, NY, and we offer a free consultation in person for local clients, and for out-of-city clients, we offer free consultation sessions via Skype. Reach out to us, and we’d be happy to listen to you!

Not ready to book an appointment? Learn how self-hypnosis can help you recover from PTSD and depression.