Depression Can Cause Your Brain’s Hippocampus to Shrink, Vol. 472, October 18, 2018
A study in Molecular Psychiatry found that in people who had experienced repeated bouts of depression, the hippocampus can shrink up to 10%. The hippocampus is the area of the brain that is responsible for developing healthy emotions and forming memories. When subjects started experiencing depression before the age of 21, the physical changes were more obvious.
The good news is that you can reverse the brain damage with the neuroplasticity of your brain. This was proven in a ten-year study that was done in Stockholm demonstrating that the damage to the hippocampus can be reversed. The hippocampus is one of the most regenerative areas in the body, where it can develop new nerves. It seems that effective and early treatment with antidepressants can help with the process, based on that study.
I know that when I work with my clients, I always do a detailed personal history that tells me what their “compelling future” based on doing something to make the world better for having been here. This is so important as it replaces the need to hold on to an illness that is destructive with the ability to kill. We clear all the emotional traumas that come up, do the necessary forgiveness work and inner child work. We concentrate on increasing activity, eating nutritious food to help develop the neurotransmitters for healthy emotions and make sure there is a social support system in place.
It is entirely possible to let go of depression if one understands the cause of it, because the truth of the matter is that many times, it has nothing to do with emotions and much more to do with physiological issues such as hormonal imbalances or leaky gut, which prevents the absorption of the amino acids necessary to make the neurotransmitters.
In any case, there is certainly help to be had, and it needn’t include body damaging long-term use of antidepressants. In fact, I am much happier when my clients come to me before going on medications, so we can work with a clear mind
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About Suzanne
Suzanne Kellner-Zinck founded Dawning Visions Hypnosis in 2002, She has become an innovator in the use of hypnotism and neuro-linguistic programming in the areas of obsessive compulsive disorders such as: eating disorders, sexual addiction and substance abuse as well as working with those with anxiety and mood disorders.
Her clients have come to work with her from across the United States and as far away as Africa to help them to finally be freed from these emotional issues that once ruled their lives. Today she is in the process of bringing her work to many more in the form of ebooks and other downloadable formats.
She is a member of American Holistic Medical Association and the American College for Advancement in Medicine.
Prior to founding Dawning Visions Hypnosis, Kellner-Zinck worked within vendor programs for the mentally ill working to help them to live up to their fullest potential. Many of her previous clients were able to move out on their own and find fulfilling work.
Kellner-Zinck is a Certified Trainer of Hypnosis and Neuro-Linguistic programing through Tad James Company, Inc. and a Master Hypnotist and Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming through Advanced Neuro Dynamics. She holds a bachelor’s degree in education and political studies from Curry College.
Dawning Visions Hypnosis is teaching people that they can indeed leave their unwanted behaviors behind as they move forward to living fulfilling and joy filled lives.