Reactive Depression Treatment

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Reactive depression is a form of depression that occurs as a result of a traumatic or stressful event. It can be very harmful and often needs treatment to recover from.

Triggers of reactive depression include situations such as a death, a physical problem or a traumatic event. If you are struggling with reactive depression, it may be a good idea to receive rehab treatment to overcome and live a better quality of life, especially if an addiction forms.

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Across the United Kingdom, depression impairs the lives of one in four adults. While depression is often generalised to be a mental health disorder that causes individuals to feel unhappy, hopeless and despondent, there are various different types of depression.

Reactive depression, or situational depression as it is otherwise known, is just one type of depression that individuals across the country find themselves struggling with on a daily basis.

If you have not heard the term reactive depression before, you will likely find yourself wondering exactly what it is.  Put simply, reactive depression is a form of depression that arises from stressful periods.

Although stress is a normal part of everyday life, in some instances, when an individual encounters an event that causes them to face extreme stress, they find themselves unable to cope. As a result, they come to experience the emotional symptoms associated with depression for a short period.

While reactive depression is classified as a short-term stress-induced type of depression, when reactive depression treatment is not sought, it is virtually impossible to deal with the emotions experienced upon encountering a traumatic or stressful event.

Sadly, this leads many to experience emotional relapses upon encountering triggers that remind them of the situation that initially caused them to experience reactive depression.

Reactive depression can also make it hard for an individual to adjust to their day-to-day life following a traumatic or stressful experience.

If you have reason to believe that you are struggling with reactive depression, you must seek reactive depression treatment as soon as possible.

 

Signs and Symptoms Of Reactive Depression

Due to its very nature, some of the most common signs of reactive depression are extreme stress and burnout. Many individuals will also struggle to navigate their day-to-day life when reactive depression is present.

Although the signs and symptoms experienced will vary, we have outlined many of the signs and symptoms associated with reactive depression below.

  • Feeling somewhat unhappy
  • Experiencing bouts of hopelessness
  • Reduced self-esteem
  • Feeling overwhelmed with emotion
  • Mood swings
  • Heightened levels of anxiety
  • Feeling paranoid
  • Constantly feeling stressed
  • Burnout
  • Insomnia
  • Isolation from others
  • Difficulty carrying out simple tasks
  • Lack of interest in things that would typically be enjoyed, such as a hobby
  • Avoiding specific locations or people
  • Suicidal thoughts

If you have experienced a traumatic event and have encountered any of the signs and symptoms listed above, you must seek support for reactive depression.

 

Seeking Help For Reactive Depression

If you have sadly found yourself struggling with reactive depression, you may feel as though you are alone.  You may also think that there is little help and support available for you to take advantage of.  However, this is not true.

Here at Rehab Clinics Group, our residential rehabilitation treatment centres are all able to provide you with reactive depression treatment.

Situated in various locations across the United Kingdom and Spain, our treatment centres boast industry-leading treatments and facilities.

Whether you would prefer to attend our oceanfront rehab in Blackpool, which provides intensive treatment programmes, or our secluded rehab in Towcester, which focuses solely on scientific-based treatments, we can ensure that you can seek the help and support you need to navigate and cope with reactive depression.

 

Contact Us Today

At Rehab Clinics Group, our admissions team is on hand to answer any questions you may have surrounding reactive depression treatment.

Our team will also go above and beyond to ensure that you can secure reactive depression treatment at one of our treatment centres in the United Kingdom.

If you would like to find out more about reactive depression treatment at our rehab centres, please call us today on 0800 470 0382.

 

Sources

https://www.ons.gov.uk/aboutus/transparencyandgovernance/freedomofinformationfoi/depressionintheuk

 

Our Frequently Asked Questions

To help you understand reactive depression and reactive depression treatment, we have provided answers to some of our frequently asked questions below.

If you are unable to find the answer that you are looking for, please do not hesitate to contact us today.

  • What Causes Reactive Depression?

    As briefly touched on above, highly stressful and traumatic events often cause an individual to experience reactive depression. Although the factors that contribute to reactive depression will significantly vary, reactive depression is known to arise from situations such as the death of a loved one, abuse, combat, social problems at school or work such as bullying, medical illnesses and situational changes such as relocating to a new town, city or country.

  • What Are The Different Reactive Depression Treatment Options?

    At Rehab Clinics Group, each of our rehab centres provides different treatments for reactive depression.  The reactive depression treatment you encounter will entirely depend on the rehab you attend and your personal circumstances. For example, should you attend Asana Lodge, you will likely encounter Satori Chair Therapy and several holistic therapies.  In contrast, at Cassiobury Court, you will be provided with psychological therapy, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which will encourage you to talk about the event that has led you to experience reactive depression and alter the way you think and behave as a result. Regardless of the treatment obtained, you will be encouraged to face the factors that have caused you to experience reactive depression.  While doing so is often difficult and can leave you feeling somewhat deflated, this is a vital part of your recovery. As you come to understand what has caused your reactive depression to arise, you will be able to create coping strategies that will mitigate your risk of experiencing reactive depression in the future.

  • How Long Does Reactive Depression Treatment Take?

    If you are personally suffering from reactive depression, you will likely want to decipher how long it will take you to complete reactive depression treatment. Although we understand the sentiment behind this, it is difficult to ascertain just how long you will require reactive depression treatment for without discussing your depression with you. This is because the severity of your reactive depression, the symptoms you experience and how you respond to treatment will play a significant role in overcoming reactive depression.