How to Live and Feel Better with Chronic Depression

                                                 What is Depression?

If you are experienceing depression from more than 30 days, Dr. Dadson cautions, "see your doctor or find a good therapist who is Registered Clinical Counsellor".

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Depression in general is more than feeling sad once in a while. 

Depression is a feeling that is present almost every day, 

for most of the day, for over a period of two or more weeks.

Dr. Michael Dadson will discuss options depending on the cause of the 

depression,to develop a counseling plan can to help you deal with your 

issues and emotions. 

Depression can have a negative effect on your energy, relationships, 

family dynamics, friendships, social life, work, and education.

How you can address your depression to help you feel better.

Ø   See your doctor. Be transparent about the time you have been depressed.

 If there is a chemical imbalance, medication may help.

Ø  Do not engage in using drugs or alcohol to help you feel better.

Ø  Seek professional counselling from a qualified Registered Clinical Counsellor.

Ø  Set a treatment plan with your doctor and counsellor. Stick to it. 

Don’t miss appointments or skip medication.

Ø  Participate in stress reducing activities: exercise, yoga, meditation, mindfulness, 

or journaling and writing down your thoughts.

Ø  Get lots of sleep.

 

Dr.Dadson emphasizes " Anyone affected by depression should be treated with respect and 

acknowledgement. It could be that thier life might depend on it". 

On Michael Dadson's trauma Therapy Clinic web site he addresses how unresolded trauma either past or present, can impact your mental and physcial health. This includes prolonged depression.

Dr. Mike Dadson can help you to adapt to life changes that are causing depression, including issues related to job loss, bereavement, marriage or relationship conflict. Dr. Dadson will discuss a treatment plan with you to help effectively address your depression. When sudden change comes into your life, it can create the need for change. Counselling can help and support you through these changes to a place of growth, empowerment and transistion.

                                                                                

          In the video above, Dr. Dadson looks as how sudden change can impact our life.

An additional video story, "I'm Fine" - Learning To Live With Depression from  

Jake Tyler | TEDxBrighton, discuses his path to better mental health enjoying 

the outdoors, and regular exercise.

7 Links to Know More About Dr Michael Dadson (Mike Dadson)

1. Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of  Clinical Counsellors
2. Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association member 
3. Psychology Today profile
4. University of British Columbia – Final PhD Defence (CNPS)
5. Three Best Rated Counsellors in Langley, BC
6. Google Scholar Articles  
7. UBC Doctor Michael Dadson