Depression

Have you ever felt more than sadness, tired unmotivated and may be unable to emotionally get started?

You may fight with yourself to try and feel normal but have been unable to succeed.  You are unable to get out and start your day? All you may see is a dark cloudy sky hiding the moon. You long to see the sun but have been unable to do so. Depression is common. Depression is more than just an occasional blue mood.  Symptoms vary from person to person, but may include:

  • Lack of sleep

  • Negative moods

  • Lack of self- esteem

  • Changes in behavior such as poor performance at school or work

  • Thinking

  • Physical well-being.

Symptoms of depression can last for weeks at a time, months or even years. Without help a person with depression cannot simply “get over” it on their own but may continue to suffer for years. However, most people can improve their condition with appropriate help. One of the main challenges in seeking help is having the person realize it is not a sign of personal weakness to do so.

Do you long to feel like you again? Are you ready to work with someone who can help you manage your depressive symptoms and reconnect back to your life?

Contact me today to start the healing process.

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Depression Defined By National Institute of Mental Health

  • Women suffering with this disorder experience full blown symptoms of depression with feelings of anxiety, sadness and exhaustion that make it difficult, if not impossible, to complete the necessary daily activities to take care of themselves and their baby.

  • This depression is triggered during the winter months when natural sunlight is scarce. Those with this disorder usually withdrawal from social interactions, gain weight and sleep more often. These symptoms typically disappear or lessen in the spring and summer seasons.

  • This occurs when an individual has severe depression along with some form of psychosis, such as delusions or hallucinations. These delusions consist of disturbing false beliefs, while the hallucinations are upsetting visuals and voices that others cannot see or hear.

  • This is different from depression but still considered a mood disorder and consists of extreme mood swings (highs and lows) that may meet the criteria for major depression.

  • This is what professionals consider when someone says they are depressed. Like the more specific types of depression listed above, this is a more enduring and general depression that includes symptoms of low mood, loss of pleasure, fatigue, and suicidal thoughts. There are additional symptoms as well. The cause of this depression may be genetic, a significant event, or a series of things.