DEPRESSION
Experience a persistent feeling of sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness.
We understand the pain and challenges that depression brings
Are you
…struggling to find joy or interest in activities that once brought you happiness?
…feeling overwhelmed by a persistent sense of sadness and hopelessness that seems to never lift?
…experiencing a significant decline in energy and motivation, making even simple tasks feel exhausting?
…finding it difficult to concentrate, make decisions, or remember things due to the fog of depression?
…feeling isolated and disconnected from others, as if you’re trapped in your own world of sadness?
Depression can make life difficult
Feeling sad is a normal and inevitable part of the human experience, but if your sadness is accompanied by other feelings (helplessness, hopelessness, numbness, or apathy), you may be experiencing depression. Depression can make life difficult to manage.
Once simple tasks can suddenly feel overwhelming. Things you used to enjoy may feel boring or even unpleasant. When you think about the future, it might feel bleak. Fortunately, nearly all depressed people who receive proper treatment do recover.
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I integrate my expertise in psychoanalysis, neuropsychology, life coaching, and mind-body connection, into a unique, holistic approach that guides her clients on an Illuminated Path to joy, inner peace, and freedom. By combining various therapies into customized treatment, I empower clients with knowledge, tools, and strategies to achieve specific and measurable results.
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Life isn't worth living.
Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. You may have trouble doing normal day-to-day activities, and sometimes you may feel as if life isn’t worth living.
There are different types of depression, including major depressive disorder (characterized by one or more major depressive episodes) and persistent depressive disorder (long-term feelings of sadness that do not quite meet the clinical criteria for major depressive episodes). Individuals suffering from depression often also experience challenges related to self-esteem and self-worth.
Lack of interest or energy
Depression can strain relationships with family, friends, and romantic partners. It may be challenging to maintain meaningful connections and engage in social activities due to a lack of interest or energy. Withdrawal from loved ones can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness.
Feelings of worthlessness
Depression often leads to negative thinking patterns, self-criticism, and feelings of worthlessness or guilt. Individuals may have a distorted perception of themselves and struggle with low self-esteem. This negative self-perception can further perpetuate the cycle of depression and make it difficult to engage in self-care or pursue personal goals.
Symptoms of Depression
Emotional
- Persistent feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, guilt, sadness, or boredom
- Recurring thoughts of death or suicide
- Exaggerated guilt or fears about physical disease or poverty
Physical
- Low energy and fatigue
- Sloppy appearance
- Sleeping problems
- Loss of appetite
- Unexplained weight or gain
- Irritability
- Digestive problems
- Excessive crying
- Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
Social
- Loss of interest or pleasure in normal activities, including sex
- Withdrawal from others
- Problems with drugs or alcohol
- Compulsive spending
- Unsocial or rude behavior
- Irritability
In The Workplace
- Decreased productivity
- Poor performance
- Morale problems
- Lack of cooperation
- Excessive worry
- Frequent accidents
- Absenteeism
- Chronic aches and pains or health changes that seem to have no cause
- Frequent complaints of being tired
Depression is often ignored or misattributed to stress, the flu, emotional problems, a personality weakness, or alcohol and drug abuse. Becoming familiar with the signs of depression can aid in early diagnosis, so people can be treated accurately and efficiently.
At Illuminated Path, we use evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help you regulate your emotions as well as develop tools and skills to reduce and eliminate symptoms of depression. You will learn new, healthier, more adaptive ways of thinking and behaving, regain control of your life, and experience positive interactions in your relationships again. You can rediscover joy.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment or learn more about how illuminated Path services can support you. Remember, you don’t have to face this alone. Together, we can embark on a path toward healing and a brighter tomorrow.
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