Techniques to Reduce Depression.

If you are struggling to cope with depression at the moment, the first thing you should do is get in touch with either 'Hereford Human Givens' or your nearest HG Practitioner. There is no need to battle through it alone, we can offer you a fast appointment and you will feel the benefits very quickly. But in the meantime, here are some helpful techniques that you can practice in your own time.

Questions to Challenge Negative Thoughts -

What is the evidence for that view?

What alternative views are there?

What are the advantages/disadvantages in thinking like this?

Does it help me move towards my goals?

Am I over generalising?

Am I taking things to personally?

Am I being excessively pessimistic about the future?

Am I forgetting my strengths and concentrating on my weaknesses?

Am I being overly perfectionist?

Effective Techniques for Reducing Depression -

Make a list of five of your best attributes

Make a list of five achievements you are most proud of

Read the above two lists when you feel dispirited

Ask friends to stop you rehearsing negative life events in conversation. Instead, concentrate on talking about pleasant past/future events

Make a list of happy thoughts and experiences (however small) that happen each day

Keep yourself busy by doing constructive things. Reward yourself by doing something pleasurable

Give yourself credit for your efforts. Remember, it takes greater effort to do things when you are depressed