Depression Counseling
What is Depression?
Depression is clinically described as a mood disorder that is categorized by persistent sadness and loss of interest. While everyone experiences depression differently, there are common signs that may indicate depression. We often find that depression is only part of the problem. Individuals with depression are also commonly dealing with additional complex overlapping Issues.
Depression vs Sadness
Sadness is a normal human emotion that everyone experiences from time to time. Experiencing a loss, stress, or a big life change can provoke feelings of sadness - this is normal. When sadness becomes persistent for more than two weeks and interfere with functions in your daily roles and responsibilities, it is time to seek help.
Common Symptoms
- Feelings of emptiness or thoughts of worthlessness
- Pleasure reduction/loss of interest
- Feeling helplessness or hopelessness
- Changes in appetite or weight
- Increased irritability or anger
- Cognitive changes
- Difficulty focusing or thinking clearly
- Sleep changes
- Changes in energy/ fatigue
- Somatic or physiological symptoms (unaccompanied by a medical condition)
If you are feeling suicidal...
When feeling depressed, problems can feel overwhelming and permanent instead of temporary. While it is difficult to feel the hope that things will get better, with time you will feel better, especially if you get the appropriate help. You do not have to go this journey alone. We are here to help.
If you're in crisis, there are options to help you cope in the moment. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline anytime to speak to someone and get support.
Call or text 988 for immediate help.
Treatment
There are several therapeutic approaches for depression treatment such as
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT),
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Medication management
The best first step is to speak with a licensed therapist to get assessed and a better understanding of what you are experiencing.
Ready to unpack this load that you have been carrying?
You don’t have to have it all figured out - this is where we come in to help.
To get started, schedule an intake appointment or reach out to us at 678-926-9848 or hello@dajarobinson.com.
We can also schedule a free phone consultation if you have questions before starting treatment.