Depression

Depression Hurts — But You Don’t Have to Face It Alone

It’s normal to feel sad or low sometimes — we all do. But depression is different. It’s more than a passing mood. It can take hold of your thoughts, emotions, body, and daily life, making even the simplest things feel heavy or overwhelming.

If you’re feeling this way, you’re not alone. And there is help.

What Does Depression Feel Like?

Depression can look different for everyone, but some common signs include:

• A persistent sad, anxious, or “empty” feeling

• Hopelessness or a sense that things will never get better

• Irritability, frustration, or feeling constantly on edge

• Guilt, shame, or a harsh inner voice

• Loss of interest in things you once enjoyed

• Fatigue, low energy, or a sense of being slowed down

• Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions

• Sleep changes — trouble falling asleep, waking too early, or sleeping too much

• Appetite changes or unintentional weight gain/loss

• Physical pain (like headaches or stomach issues) without a clear cause

• Thoughts of death or suicide

Depression Can Also Show Up As:

• Increased anger or emotional sensitivity

• Pulling away from family and friends

• Feeling detached, numb, or disconnected

• Engaging in risky behaviors or using substances to cope

• Difficulty keeping up with responsibilities

• Changes in sexual desire or performance

There Is Hope — and There Is Help

You don’t have to keep struggling in silence. Therapy can help you:

• Understand what’s really going on beneath the surface

• Quiet the inner critic and bring in more self-compassion

• Learn tools to manage difficult thoughts and emotions

• Reconnect with your values and sense of purpose

• Start feeling more energized, hopeful, and whole

Depression is treatable — and healing is possible. Together, we can chart a path that helps you feel more like yourself again.

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