Depression Counseling
Life is never perfect 100% of the time. Events outside of your control often result in a level of sadness or depression to some degree. However, when these feelings last for weeks, months, or even years, it can turn into depression that makes you feel lost, numb, hopeless, and heavily impact your day-to-day life
Depression can be caused by many things, including chemical imbalances in your brain, traumatic life events, life changes, grief over the loss of a loved one, job loss, or just feeling like things no longer bring you joy. It can affect how you act, what you think, and how you feel, all of which can have significant effects on your physical and emotional health, and your social life.
If you’ve spent more than 2 weeks grappling with feelings of persistent sadness, emptiness, and hopelessness, you may be suffering from a form of depression. When you’re feeling this low, it can be hard to picture ever feeling better.
What are the Signs and Symptoms of Depression?
The main signs and symptoms of depression are:
- Persistent feelings of sadness, anxiousness, and/or emptiness
- Constantly feeling frustrated, irritable, or restless
- Hopeless or pessimistic feelings
- Difficulty making decisions, concentrating, or thinking in general
- Changes in appetite or rapid weight loss
- Struggles with sleeping or oversleeping
- Thinking you’re worthless or helpless
- Losing interest or not enjoying your hobbies and normal activities
- Suicide attempts or thinking about suicide/death
Professional Help is Available
Wherever your feelings stem from, when you’re ready to make a change in your life, our licensed and experienced depression therapists are here to support you in your journey out of depression to help you rediscover feelings of peace, contentment, and joy. Call
(515) 289-9136 today to
schedule your appointment.