Self help for Depression
They say that talking to a stranger can be highly therapuetic. You might be lucky and get referred to a counselor on the NHS, If you haven't and would like to talk to someone and try to help yourself by changing your thought patterns, try these sites for help and inspiration.
Why not check out the CBT diarys you can download and fill in, to see where your thought patterns are. These can be found at the bottom of the social page.
Cognitive Behavoural Therapy
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MOODGYM
This is a site that gives you access to CBT course online, You just register for free and work through the course at your own speed.
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LIVING LIFE TO THE FULL
This site uses sound, text and video in and handouts as well as a forum to discuss what you have learned and for more support. You also have the option to invite a practitioner to keep a check on your progress and to enhance and work with any other help you are recieving.
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COUNSELLING
Here is a site which will try to access free counselling for you.
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If you can afford to pay and need advice on how to go about finding the right person for you, The British Association of Counselling and Phsycotherapy can help.
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If you urgently need to talk to someone the Samaritans are avaliable 24/7
08457 90 90 90
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Please Don't forget your GP, there is nothing to be ashamed of if you are struggling to cope, there is a way out of the darkness.
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ST JOHNS WORT
This natural remedy has been around for a while and can be used to treat mild depression. Its worth speaking to your GP before taking it, as it can interfere with other prescriptive medicines. This website has a in depth look into St johns wort and its clinical effects on depression.
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