Depression

“There is hope even when your brain tells you there isn’t”

- John Green

 

Do you feel alone, hopeless, and emotionally isolated?

Depression is a persistent sad mood with loss of interest in activities causing life to become unmanageable.

 
Depression Treatment in Wilmington, NC
 

The symptoms of Depression:

  • Sad, anxious, or “empty” feeling

  • Difficulty sleeping, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping

  • Appetite/weight changes

  • Low energy level

  • Poor concentration

  • Decreased energy or fatigue

  • Moving or talking more slowly

  • Little or no interest in activities or hobbies

  • Aches, pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems without a medical cause

  • Feelings of hopelessness, guilt, or worthlessness

 

Types of Depression

  • Depressive Disorder/Dysthymia: A depressed mood that lasts for at least two years. This may be episodes of major depression along with periods of less severe symptoms.

  • Postpartum Depression: More serious than the “baby blues” this involves overwhelming and life-altering feelings of sadness, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion.

  • Seasonal Affective Disorder: The onset of depression during the winter months when there is less natural sunlight. It will often resolve during the spring and summer. Winter depression causes people to withdraw, sleep more, eat more. This cycle will often reoccur each year.

  • Bipolar Disorder: Although very different from depression, Bipolar Disorder will cause episodes of extremely low moods equal to the intensity of major depression. A person with Bipolar disorder will also experience extreme high moods or irritability. This elevated mood is called “mania” or “hypomania”.

 TREATMENT

Offering first class depression counseling for those in Wilmington, NC and the surround areas, learn how a proven/advanced approach can help you rediscover a better you. With the help of psychotherapy and sometimes medication, Depression can be treated effectively. For many people, taking time to share and work through your thoughts and feelings can help change the cycle of depression. Keep in mind the many contributing factors of depression (genetics, environment, habits, etc.) and that it might be difficult to just “snap out of it”. Self-care and Self-compassion can often be the key to improving your mood and getting your life back on track. By learning and implementing individual coping techniques feelings of depression can often resolve.