About Depression

Depression usually means feeling sad, hopeless, having low energy, and losing interest in things. It can cause changes in appetite or weight, trouble sleeping, tiredness, trouble focusing, feeling worthless, irritability, and sometimes thinking about suicide. People might also experience somatic symptoms; these are physical issues including headaches, digestive problems, or other unexplained bodily pains. Depression can have a mild to severe range of impact on functioning, and many people experience symptoms of depression without even realizing it.

Untreated depression may result in diminished work productivity, disengagement in hobbies, and abandonment of exercise or hygiene practices. While it might feel easier to stay in bed and avoid interacting with other people, it can impede you from feeling positive emotions and actually enjoying life. You might end up feeling lonely, isolated, and dissatisfied with life, without being able to see any light at the end of the tunnel. This can be a difficult cycle to escape on your own.

Fortunately, there are evidenced-based psychotherapy treatment options for depression. You deserve to rediscover your former self and live life with gusto again. Reach out to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to learn more about psychotherapy for depression.