Back to the joy of life
Leaving depression behind – through concrete steps and strategies
The topic of depression is particularly close to my heart, because I was also affected by it. For years, I underwent various therapies and read and tried pretty much everything I could find in the hope of finally getting rid of the depression. Until I changed my focus. Instead of putting all my energy into fighting depression, I decided to learn to live with it. And in that way finally ended up getting rid of it.
The whole process took me many years. At the same time, it made me an expert. The result of all my research and self-experimentation now enables me to support other people on their path to more lightness and joy. In the hope that their path may be a little shorter than mine was.
Important: In the case of acute severe depression, I strongly recommend psychiatric or psychotherapeutic support. In such cases, coaching is not enough and treatment covered by health insurance is indicated.
Nevertheless, coaching by depression can be useful and supportive for both for those directly affected by it and the people close to them.
How can I best support you?
Is someone you care about suffering from depression and you want to understand this better and know how you can provide support?
Depression is a sneaky illness. Unlike a broken leg or diabetes, you can’t see it on an x-ray or in blood tests. This makes it difficult to understand for people who have never experienced depression.
Depression is a very stable condition. It makes those suffering from it only want to do things which keep the depression going. As an outsider, you might think that if the person affected just exercised or socialized more, he or she would soon feel better. But, unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Because the depressed brain is convinced that this is exactly what needs to be avoided. For relatives, it can seem as if their loved one is simply giving up instead of fighting.
To make matters worse, avoiding social contact is a major symptom of depression. This can be very hurtful for friends and relatives. Their attempts to help are rejected and they often feel pushed away. The former closeness is missing and their feelings no longer seem to have any place in the friendship or relationship.
I would also like to offer you, the person close to someone with depression, my support.
I have created a document in which I try to explain depression – from a theoretical point of view, but also from the perspective of someone who has personally suffered from depression.
I believe that coaching for partners, friends and family members can also be valuable. It provides you with a space to express and reflect on your own emotions. A space where your grief, anger, and helplessness can be acknowledged, and where you’ll receive the support you need to continue supporting the person you care about. Get in touch if you’d like to find out more.
Small steps, big impact
Find out how we can achieve your goals together. The first conversation (15 minutes by phone) is free of charge and gives you the opportunity to find out more about coaching.