Depression Treatment
Symptoms of Depression
Symptoms of depression can seem endless. It’s important to understand that depression can affect people in different ways. Some people show overt signs in negative behavior but other people may internalize, isolate, and withdrawal. Symptoms can also include:
- Depressed mood
- Insomnia
- Lack of activities that used to be pleasurable
- Significant weight loss or weight gain
- Fatigue and loss of energy
- Inability to concentrate and indecisiveness
- Apathy
- Hopelessness
- Irritability and excessive crying
- Recurrent thoughts of death or suicidal ideation
If you or your loved one is suffering from symptoms different from the ones listed above, you still may be experiencing some form of depression that just manifests in a different way. If your symptoms are lasting longer than a couple of weeks, it may be time to give us a call.
Therapy for Depression
Counseling is a proven way to treat depression. As humans, we are extremely resilient. However, when we become depressed, our brain hijacks our thoughts and emotions. The depressed brain begins to tell us there is something wrong our environment or within ourselves. Depression can have a devastating impact in our personal lives and our social relationships.
When you come to counseling at our McNulty Counseling, we focus on treating not only the symptoms of depression but more importantly, the underlying issues that caused the depression in the first place. It’s important to find the cause because if we only treat the symptoms, chances are high that it will come back at a different time of your life under similar circumstances.
Holistic Approach to Depression Counseling
Our mental health clinicians are trained to understand you as a complete person. What this means is we look at different areas of your life: family, friends, work/academics, romantic relationship, health, sleep, fun, love for self, and spirituality. With your therapist, you will identify which areas of your life are causing you emotional pain right now and contributing to your depression. In counseling sessions, we’ll identify how your depression is impacting your life and how to help you move forward.
Counseling for Anxiety and Depression
When it rains, it pours! If you suffer from depression, research shows that there is a 50% chance that you have anxiety too. The depressive state can lead us into a hyper-awareness of our surroundings where we usually focus on the negative. Small problems suddenly seem big. Furthermore, we respond with more emotion making this time in our life overwhelmingly difficult.
Anxiety and Depression Over Time
The depressive and anxious symptoms you’re feeling are quite literally from the same brain mechanisms that perceive our life being in danger with no end in sight! After being exposed to this for quite some time we become severely depressed and begin having anxiety attacks. This is a last-ditch effort for our brain saying, “Something is wrong, you can no longer go on without paying attention to these problems!” To make matters worse we have to endure through our daily responsibilities – work, family, friends, etc. while suffering from depression and anxiety which makes life seem unbearable (and sometimes it is)! Let us help you gain clarity into the cause of your depression and anxiety so you don’t have to live another day in this negative feedback loop! Depression and anxiety treatment is your answer to a better life.
Begin Depression Therapy at one of our Tampa Bay offices in St. Petersburg, Tampa, or Sarasota
You don’t have to struggle with depressed mood, loss of hope, insomnia, suicidal thoughts or any other depression symptoms. Counseling for depression can help you recover from fatigue, low energy or loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed. A depression counselor can help you work to overcome the depression, enjoy favorite activities and experience hope once again. Our skilled depression counselors are experienced in helping people work through the symptoms of depression and reconnect with others. We want to help you recover, feel like yourself again and experience new freedom and joy in your life.
If you have questions or would like to start counseling, please contact the most convenient of our Tampa locations: St. Petersburg, Tampa, or Sarasota. If you want to feel better and begin to thrive in your life, we’re here to help! Please give us a call at 727-344-9867 for a free consultation. You deserve to feel like yourself again.
Counselors Specializing in Depression
