Solace

Life isn’t always easy and sometimes it gets too much for some. If you find that you need Solace to help overcome depression or know someone, a friend or family member who you suspect is suffering from depression then help them get well. Browse our listings to find professional help either one on one or in a friendly environment at a retreat.

Do you feel as though your life is spinning out of control? Are you searching for solace? If yes than the following information and thoughts about depression, grief and counselling may be of interest and assistance to you. Solace.com.au has information on grief and depression to help you better understand how it can affect you and the people around you and provides inspiration for seeking help and finding solace.

Depression is a serious and life-threatening illness which can strike us at any stage in our lives. Today one in five Australians will experience depression. Those experiencing depression and anxiety rarely seek help. It is our hope that you will find the information presented here to be of help to you and that you will seek help and find solace.

Very few families are untouched by depression. This disabling illness can be brought on by loss or stress and is much more severe than feeling upset and down. It is a severe condition that leaves a person feeling alone and miserable and unable to control their emotions and carry out daily activities.

Depression is treatable and people should not be ashamed to go to counselling and talk about how they feel. After a crisis people often can't recognise the signs of depression and anxiety or they ignore them. Finding solace is about reaching a state that even though something terrible has happened to you don't feel pain and you are able to find solace or comfort in certain activities and how you are living. It means alleviating the pain associated to a tragic or depressing event in your life so you and the people around you can continue to enjoy life.

While we can't always control what happens to us or around us, we are in control of the way we react to it. Adversity can be overwhelming but it is always an opportunity to re-discover your passions and what really matters to you. Finding solace when times get daunting is extremely important in order for you to continue to live a healthy life.

Common behaviours and symptoms of someone who needs help to find solace:

• Moodiness and frustration that is out of character
• Difficultly in dealing with personal criticisms
• Spending less time with friends
• No interest in going out to have fun
• Loss of interest in pleasurable activities
• Loss of passion, dreams and goals
• Difficultly sleeping through the night
• Increased fatigue and physical pains
• Drinking or drug problems
• Being reckless and careless, like driving dangerously

If you recognise the symptoms of depression in yourself or someone you know it is very important to request help. The first step is to find a doctor or health professional who you or they can talk to! You can use our directories to find professional assistance in Australia, or find solace using related online support groups.