Wednesday, 30 May 2012

PSYCHOLOGIST IN MONTREAL: Decision Making and Depression


 

 Decision Making and Depression

 
It is not uncommon to feel depression and anxiety, and even paralyzed when we have to make decisions. For some people even making a choice from a menu in a restaurant is overwhelming. This is usually because we fear the consequences, we do not want to own our decisions and we are scared of the potential associated to certain decisions. We make decisions every day; some are simple decisions and the consequences of simple decisions are not life changing or threatening. However, there are quite complex decisions that we have to make and the purpose is to improve quality of life: How can I change certain patterns such as stop drinking? Should I stay in my relationship? These are complicated decisions, as mistakes can have heavy consequences. Usually, a cost benefit analysis that encourages you to focus on the facts rather then on the potential feelings (e.g; what if I feel differently in a year...) can facilitate this process.

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