Depression can suck every bit of life out of its victims. It can make once enjoyed activities appear pointless. It can make talking to loved ones feel exhausting. It can make getting out of bed seem like a major feat. In other words, depression can make staples of life difficult; it can make day to day functioning next to impossible.
It isn’t all bad news, though. The good news is that it isn’t untreatable. In fact, there are multiple forms of treatment that prove highly effective: depression therapy and medication. Sometimes, the individual might benefit from one or the other; and in other instances, they can benefit from a combination of depression therapy and antidepressants. A new and improved self-care routine can help, too!
Depression is being colorblind and
constantly told how colorful the world is.”
–Atticus
We know that depression can be exhausting, defeating, and overwhelmingly unpleasant. But we also know that depression can be treated and you can be helped. If you are experiencing depressive thoughts and feelings, please talking to a professional about your symptoms. The depression therapists at Thriveworks Salem Counseling would be happy to hear from you and help you navigate this tough season of life. They also have specific skills, training, and experience pertinent to the healing process for those with depression. So, if you think that you could benefit from starting a relationship with a depression therapist at Thriveworks Salem Counseling, please contact us. This call will kickstart your journey to greater health and happiness for many years to come.
What Is It Like to Be Depressed? Common Depression Symptoms
Depression is known for its undying despair. Those who enter a depressed state also experience a loss of interest in day to day activities, from going to work to talking to loved ones. Aside from these two staples, depression can vary greatly from one individual to the next. That said, here are common symptoms, of which victims of depression are likely to experience:
- Feelings of hopelessness: Common among people with depression are feelings of hopelessness. This pairs dangerously well with one’s loss or lack of interest in life.
- Sleep disturbances: It is also common for people with depression to experience sleep disturbances, such as insomnia and hypersomnia.
- Fatigue: Additionally, one might feel fatigued or depleted of all energy—even those who aren’t struggling to sleep at night. A depressed individual can sleep for 12 hours and still feel exhausted.
- Irritability: Also common among those with depression is irritability. The depressed individual might feel irritable or encounter mood swings on a daily basis.
- Lack of concentration: It’s also often difficult for people with depression to focus on anything outside of their depressive thoughts. This makes keeping a job difficult.
These are just a few symptoms of depression. One might also experience restlessness, weight gain or loss, changes in appetite, apathy, anxiety and agitation. The specifics often make a difference when it comes to receiving help for depression. All of the symptoms we have so far mentioned are harmful and need to be managed properly, in order to keep one’s health and happiness intact.
A depression therapist at Thriveworks Salem Counseling can help you manage your depression symptoms. This is one of their many important jobs, in guiding you and supporting you during this tough time in your life. They’ll want to know exactly how you’re feeling and what you’re experiencing so that they can design a treatment plan that will support your managing and healing from depression.
Start a Relationship with a Thriveworks Salem Depression Therapist Today
Guess what? You can start healing as soon as today. The first step is to reach out for help. After that, your Thriveworks Salem depression therapist will be there to walk alongside you every step of your journey. Like we said earlier, your provider will design a plan that’s tailored to treat your specific depression symptoms. This is just one small piece of the dedicated, compassionate care you will experience at Thriveworks Salem Counseling.
Thriveworks Salem Counseling wants to help the people of Salem, MA live happier lives. Depression is a huge roadblock. We’ll work with you to overcome this roadblock and become the happier, healthier individual you yearn to be. To schedule your depression therapy session, just call our office. We’re here to help.
