Nick is a 28-year-old programmer who, after two years on the job, gradually developed depressive symptoms, feeling unmotivated to face work and losing interest in his usual hobbies. He often suffers from insomnia at night, experiences low mood, and even feelings of self-denial and helplessness. These symptoms caused him to gradually distance himself from friends, and his life became bleak and hopeless. Realizing he needed help, he booked an appointment with a professional psychologist on a counseling website.
After an initial assessment, the counselor developed a treatment plan for Nick combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and positive psychology. During the counseling process, Nick gradually understood the roots of his negative thoughts and learned to view problems from a positive perspective. The counselor helped him establish regular daily routines and encouraged him to try some interest-based activities, slowly rekindling his enthusiasm for life. Throughout the therapy, Nick also learned emotional regulation techniques to cope with sudden negative emotions.
After three months of persistent treatment, Nick was pleasantly surprised by his significant improvement. His mood became lighter, insomnia was alleviated, his work performance gradually returned to normal, and he became more proactive in socializing with friends. Now, he feels unprecedented hope and confidence in life, and has regained his anticipation for the future. He deeply understands that this tangible help came from professional psychological counseling and hopes his experience can encourage more people to bravely face depression, seek timely help, and move towards a healthy and happy life.