Depression can also be accompanied by states of severe anxiety, in which case we speak of anxiety-depressive disorder. Depression itself also takes several forms. Periodic depression can take the form of reactive depression, psychogenic depression or seasonal depression. A special type of reactive depression, which is associated with symptoms of a stress disorder, is the so-called burnout syndrome. Long-term disorders and mood swings that do not reach the intensity of depression but nevertheless require professional help are called dysthymia and cyclothymia. Affective disorders include bipolar affective disorder, formerly called manic-depressive disorder, which is characterised by alternating phases of profound sadness and exhaustion with periods of overactivity and vigour.

Typical symptoms of depression include noticeably sad moods, exhaustion, altered appetite, sleep disturbances, disturbances in concentration, performance and immune disorders. This condition lasts for a long time and should not be confused with ordinary sleepiness or low mood.

Depression can develop as a result of trauma, prolonged stress, and then we speak of reactive depression or adjustment disorder. Endogenous depression, which is also very common, has seemingly no specific cause. In fact, everything is objectively fine in the sufferer's life. Patients often report that they actually have nothing to complain about and suffer extra remorse because of their condition.

Typically, people suffering from depression attribute their condition to their own failure, weakness or laziness. They find their psychological suffering difficult to describe and their situation hopeless. They are afraid, ashamed or simply do not have the strength to seek professional help.

This is a shame, because mood disorders can be very effectively addressed with targeted psychotherapy. In more severe cases, we supplement psychotherapy with gentle medication and achieve a marked improvement in our clients' condition. Within the framework of individual psychotherapy we work with clients mainly in the form of Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy, Daseinsanalytic Psychotherapy, Gestalt Psychotherapy and Logotherapy. One psychotherapy session lasts 50min and takes place in the comfortable and safe environment of the therapy room.

Effective treatment of depression should be preceded by a diagnostic consultation. During the initial consultation, we will determine more precisely the type of affective disorder, its severity and any associated difficulties. We will suggest a specific treatment procedure, discuss possible medication and explain the basic features of the psychotherapeutic method, with the help of which we will then work together to combat your suffering. We will also carefully select your personal therapist so that he/she not only meets your professional requirements, but also suits you humanly.

Since the AdiCare therapy team consists of more than thirty psychologists, we can be of maximum assistance to you in this respect. The content of the consultation is completely confidential, the client does not receive any records in his/her medical records. Do not stay alone with your distress and do not let it grow.