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Depression is a persistent mood that is characterized by profound sadness, lack of motivation, feelings of worthlessness, and loss of interest in pleasurable activities. It affects the way we feel, think, and act. Depression can also cause anxiety, stress, and saddening thoughts. Untreated depression can impact our personal and professional lives profoundly, leading to social isolation, relationship issues, sleep issues, and medical complications.
Depression and anxiety have a lot in common with each other—and can co-occur with overlapping symptoms like poor mood, low energy, anxious thoughts, restlessness, worrying, persistent sadness, and the tendency to ruminate on past events and thoughts.
POP QUIZ:
- Do you have persistent sadness?
- Do you ruminate (continuously thinking about the same thoughts)?
- Do you have a lack of motivation?
- Do you feel a lack of focus?
- Do you feel physical exhaustion, mental exhaustion, and an overall tiredness?
- Have you lost interest in hobbies and pleasurable activities?
- Are you experiencing a significant decline in work or academic performance?
- Has it become difficult to make decisions?
- Are you feeling worthless or helpless?
- Do you have feelings of guilt and shame?
- Are you having suicidal thoughts?
- Have you lost your appetite for food?
- Has your sex drive diminished?
- Do you have trouble sleeping?
- Have you lost or gained weight?
- Are you experiencing gastrointestinal distress?
- Are you irritable and having angry outbursts?
You’re Not Alone!
It’s estimated that 16.2 million adults in the United States had at least one major depressive episode in any given year! Here’s the good news: with proper treatment, people with depression can manage their symptoms, feel better, and get back to having a thriving life!
Just talking things out with a trusted counselor can be all we need to feel better. Some clients find it helpful to work on solutions only—others find value in seeing if problems from the past are alive in the here and now. Some like to work on both. I’m here to meet you right where you are and to work on the things that are important to you. I would enjoy hearing from you and being a part of your wellness team!
Message Jim for a Free Consultation at
(760) 212-0444