Depression - Crystallise

Depression is a mental health condition which can affect the way we think, our feelings and emotions, our behaviour and our energy in our day-to-day lives. Depression can be mild, moderate or severe and as a result it can impact how we relate to others (eg. our family, friends, work colleagues, etc.)

Depression is a widespread condition in Ireland affecting around 1 in 10 of us, regardless of age, gender or our background. However it is possible to help lessen the impact that it can have on us, by seeking support.

Physical impact of depression

Impaired thinking, poor concentration,
Loss of interest in parts of our life
Disturbed sleep
Fatigue or low energy
Physical aches and pains

Emotional impact of depression

Feelings of sadness, worry or guilt
Loss of interest in life (e.g. family, friends, hobbies) – poor motivation
Low confidence and poor self-esteem
Thoughts about death and/or suicide

If you are concerned about depression, first of all, chat to your GP. However in the meantime there are several management options available such as looking at exercise & our physical health (which releases endorphins in our body to improve our mood).

Try drinking coffee or tea earlier in the day as caffeine is a stimulant.
Moreover although we may think that alcohol can help numb feelings of sadness it’s actually a depressant and can trigger low mood (it can also dangerously interact with medication).
Attempt to have a tech-free bedroom to prepare for as good night’s sleep as possible),
Try to eat a nutritious diet
Exercise can be helpful as it releases endorphins in our body which can help improve our mood
Journaling has been shown to help with depression. By exploring gratitude (e.g. becoming aware of three things that have worked well for us that day – whether big or small – can help improve our self-esteem

Counselling & psychotherapy

Counselling and psychotherapy has been shown to be effective in helping to manage depression. Try not to deal with it alone. Talking to a professional and trained listener who will not judge you and who will show you empathy can help. It can help ease stress and give you a new perspective on issues or problems.
Remember, you’re perfectly human – not humanely perfect!

Contact Owen

Collection & Use of Personal Information

By submitting your data, you are providing us with some level of personal information. This information is not stored on our website database. However, in order to respond to your enquiry, your data is emailed to our website’s email address where it is saved. Additionally, we may use your contact details to send you marketing material in the future. You may unsubscribe from any emails you receive following our first reply. We do not pass your data on to any third parties.