Depression is an awful condition that results in changes to how the brain and body function. Feelings of numbness, low motivation, tiredness, and difficulty focusing are just a few of the challenges that show up.

You may wonder if you are suffering from depression, so here are some signs.

• Low Energy
• Low motivation
• Aches/pains/ headaches
• Feeling numb
• Lack of enjoyment
• Feeling hopeless
• Not sleeping/sleeping but not feeling rested
• Difficulty concentrating
• Change in appetite

There are many different symptoms that can develop and this list is not exhaustive.  Here is more information and types of depression from the National Institute of Mental Health.

Seeking counseling for depression is a big decision and can be that "rope" you use to pull out of the sand trap. Only you can start to use the rope to pull out of the pit but having someone there to encourage you to pull can be a big help!

Having the right mindset for medication assisted treatment for depression is important. Consider depression like a disease of the brain and body. Someone with diabetes needs to take insulin to manage their symptoms. Sometimes this is true for depression too. 

Most effective treatment for depression is a combination of counseling and medication. Medication helps stabilize the condition while counseling helps you start to make progress out of that sand trap. 

The Numbers

• 6-7% of adults suffer from depression
• About 15% of people will have a depressive episode in their lifetime.
• 11-12% of teen suffer from depression
• About 50% that suffer from depression also have attention and anxiety related issues.
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You may have been suffering from depression for some time and may be at the point that you are ready to do something about it.

Don't live another day with no hope for the future, the time to do something about it is now. The first step is contacting us.