Remotepsychologist

05/11/2025

21/10/2025

What does `depression` mean?

It depends on the context. In your history book, you found something similar, like „a period in which there is very little business activity and not many jobs` (Oxford online), or `a long and severe recession in an economy or market` (Google). During your STEM classes, it meant something like ` 'a region of lower atmospheric pressure, especially a cyclonic weather system` (Google), or `'an area where the air pressure is low` (Oxford online).
In everyday English, it is a `state of feeling very unhappy and without hope for the future` (Oxford) , or `feelings of severe despondency and dejection` (Google).
As a practitioner psychologist, sometimes I have the impression we `over-use` this term, therefore those suffering from `clinical depression` do not ask for and do not get help when they need it.

So, what is it, `clinical depression?`

You feel not just `depressed`, but you are less interested in your usual activities, you have lost or gained weight, you have sleeping problems, difficulties with concentration, fatigue, and recurrent thoughts of death. You`ve become slow and hesitant, or, the opposite, fidgety and inpatient. Also, you have had interpersonal conflicts because of your symptoms, and you cannot perform at the workplace.

Can you relate to it?

What are your thoughts? Leave a comment.

*This blog is only for psychoeducational purposes and not for diagnosis. If you feel depressed and need to know whether it is a clinical depression or a lower mood than usual you`re suffering from, contact a clinical psychologist.

29/09/2025

Why EMDR?
Many of us tried CBT, but it worked only temporarily. Why? It may be because you stopped following your own daily routine (writing your Diary or a Gratitude Journal, analysing your negative thoughts or core assumptions, naming your emotions, being aware of your body sensations, etc.). Or, you did not like the between-session homework. Or, you had difficulties with verbalising your thoughts as you are more of a `visual` type. Or, you had difficulties with verbalising it because it would have led to a harrowing memory, and you subconsciously suppressed it. Whatever the reason is, you may be looking for another approach. What about EMDR? This works with 1) visual and/or tactile and/or auditory and/or olfactory and/or gustatory memories 2) your past and future assumptions about yourself 3) bilateral stimulation (visual, acoustic, or tactile).
Do you need more information? Type `emdr` and `Saphiro` into your browser.
Do you want to try it? Drop me a DM to book an appointment.