What is Depression?
Depression is a very common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities or situations. Depression can happen at any age, but for some it occurs in adulthood. If you have been experiencing any of the following signs and symptoms you may be suffering from depression and should call to talk about how therapy can help treat your depression. These symptoms include:
- Persistent sad, anxious, or “empty” mood
- Feelings of hopelessness, or pessimism
- Irritability
- Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness
- Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities
- Decreased energy or fatigue
- Moving or talking more slowly
- Feeling restless or having trouble sitting still
- Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
- Difficulty sleeping, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping
- Appetite and/or weight changes
- Thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts
- Aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems without a clear physical cause and/or that do not ease even with treatment
