Depression is a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. It affects the way you feel, think, and behave. It can lead to a number of emotional and physical problems. You may have difficulties in doing your day-to-day activities. Sometimes it makes you feel like life isn’t worth living.
You may feel misunderstood by people in your life when they say:
“can you just snap out of it?”
“aren’t you over this yet?”
You probably think “well, I wish it were that easy.” Often, people feel miserable and unhappy and do not really know why. You may feel like you do not even recognize yourself. You may wonder why the things that once brought you joy no longer do.
Some common symptoms of depression are:
Feelings of sadness, tearfulness, emptiness or hopelessness
Angry outbursts, irritability or frustration, even over small matters
Loss of interest or pleasure in most or all normal activities, such as sex, hobbies or sports
Sleep disturbances, including insomnia or sleeping too much
Tiredness and lack of energy, so even small tasks take extra effort
Reduced appetite and weight loss or increased cravings for food and weight gain
Anxiety, agitation or restlessness
Slowed thinking, speaking, or body movements
Feelings of worthlessness or guilt, fixating on past failures or self-blame
Trouble thinking, concentrating, making decisions, and remembering things
Frequent or recurrent thoughts of death, suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts or suicide
Unexplained physical problems, such as back pain or headaches
If you are experiencing high levels of depression, we would love to help you. Our goal is to use a number of different therapies to help you find joy again.