The current uncertain circumstances may be causing you to ask yourself questions such as:
“Am I depressed?”
“What does depression feel like?”; or
“How depressed am I?”
The reactions to the current climate can be both scary and destabilising. Seeking help at the right time is essential.
There are many different types of depression. When experiencing the loss and uncertainty created by going through the process of divorce, situational or reactive depression can become evident and this could be compounded by the current world crisis.
Winston Churchill described his own depression as ‘the black dog’. This animation by Matthew Johnstone was developed by the World Health Organisation and Mind. It provides an interesting insight into depression and how to start to take steps to look after yourself.
The black dog is ‘an equal opportunities mongrel’. Depression can become part of anyone’s life, no one is immune. The important thing to do is to access the right support and begin to make decisions to help yourself feel better.
Ask one of our solicitors about our in-house counselling service if you feel you could benefit from understanding your ‘black dog days’, or you can contact me direct to arrange a time to talk.
Alternatively, here are some emergency contacts for you, or those around you, who may be in crisis and need some support:
Kooth (young people age 11 +)
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