Depression
When you are struggling with symptoms of depression, we encourage you to reach out to close friends and family as well as seek therapy with Transformative Counseling & Wellness. You CAN find support during this challenging time.
What is depression?
Depression is a treatable mood disorder that provokes feelings of sadness, worthlessness, and hopelessness. Just like other medical conditions, such as diabetes or autoimmune diseases, you can’t just “snap out of it” and make yourself “happy.” Depression is often triggered by stressful events such as abuse, trauma, divorce or the death of a loved one and can last for long periods of time.
Depression can also provoke recurring thoughts of death or suicide. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please contact the Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273 TALK (8255).
What are the symptoms of depression?
Persistent sad, anxious or "empty" mood
Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness
Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities, including sex
Decreased energy, fatigue, feeling "slowed down"
Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions
Insomnia, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping
Low appetite and weight loss or overeating and weight gain
Thoughts of death or suicide, suicide attempts
Restlessness, irritability
Persistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment, such as headaches, digestive disorders and pain for which no other cause can be diagnosed.
*Source: Anxiety and Depression Association of America - www.adaa.org
