depression therapy FAQs
People who are depressed report a variety of symptoms:
Loss of interest in activities that you used to enjoy
Sleeping much more or much less than you used to
A persistent feeling of sadness, despair, and emptiness
A decrease in energy
Difficulty concentrating and getting things done
Appetite or weight changes
Thoughts of death or suicide (if you are currently contemplating suicide, call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255) (include link)
Irritability
Feelings of guilt or worthlessness
Teariness or more frequent crying
Body aches, headaches, and digestive problems
Anxiety
If you have been feeling several of the above symptoms for over two weeks, you may have depression. Before assuming that you have depression, we recommend consulting with a therapist or your primary care physician.
Different types of depression:
Major depression. Display symptoms of depression for at least two weeks.
Persistent depressive disorder. Struggling with symptoms of depression for two years or longer.
Postpartum depression. After birth, some women suffer from the symptoms that we listed above, along with overwhelm and mood swings.
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Typically occurs during the winter months since darker weather triggers SAD. Symptoms are the same, but SAD accompanies the seasons.
Depression does not have a single, absolute cause; it varies from person to person. It is a complex condition that is often triggered by a combination of factors. Typically, these include genetic, biological, mental, emotional, and situational elements, rather than just one specific cause.
Patterns that can occur are:-
A trauma (link to trauma on my website)
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A loss (link to grief therapy on my website)
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Certain medications have potential side effects, such as depression
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Genetics (you are more likely to get depression if it runs in your family)
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Major events or transitions
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Personal problems like family conflict, relationship problems, social isolation, and more
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Maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This involves eating healthily, exercising (even a short walk helps!), getting sufficient sleep, and practicing self-care.
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Seeing a therapist. We believe that therapy is an excellent way to understand and alleviate your depression.
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Making life changes. If you can identify triggers for your depression, you can work towards improving them.
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Creating a routine. One of the most challenging aspects of depression is the inability to engage in activities you once enjoyed. You may find that you lack the motivation to complete daily tasks or that you don't care as much as you used to. Establishing a schedule can help you manage your responsibilities and support your recovery.
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Doing positive things. Enjoy a fun movie with friends, walk your dog in the park, or listen to your favorite artist. While you may not feel completely better, engaging in positive activities can help distract and uplift you.
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Practice positive self-talk. Pay attention to your thoughts. Do you speak about yourself as kindly as you would about your best friend? Extend the same grace and patience to yourself that you would give to a loved one. If you’re going through a tough time, remember that you need extra self-love.
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There are other forms of treatment as well, like group therapy and medication.
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Depression Therapy
When you're depressed, you may feel there's no way out, and nothing seems to work, no matter what you try.
We understand that you may be feeling hopeless and defeated because of your depression, and we're here to help.
Our Approach
If you would like to speak with one of our therapists, please visit our contact page. We will arrange a 15 to 20-minute consultation to determine if we are a good fit and to address any questions you may have. During this call, you and your therapist will decide on a suitable day and time for your sessions.
After the consultation, we will send you paperwork to complete. Once that is done, your sessions will begin!
