Knowing When It's Time to Seek Help for Depression
1. Difficulty Concentrating
Trouble focusing at work or school is a common symptom of depression. The constant fogginess makes completing
tasks efficiently challenging. Simple things like reading a book or following a conversation may suddenly require
immense effort.
2. Sleep Changes
Depression often involves sleep disturbances like difficulty falling asleep, frequent waking in the night, or early
morning awakening. Excessive sleeping, sometimes over 10 hours a night, can also indicate depression.
3. Appetite Shifts
Significant increases or decreases in appetite related to depression impact nutrition. Some people overeat constantly
craving carbs or sugars while others have no desire to eat.
4. Loss of Interest
When you stop enjoying hobbies and activities that used to bring you pleasure like cooking, sports, reading, or
socializing, it may signal depression. Feeling unmotivated to try new experiences as well falls under this umbrella.
5. Frequent Tearfulness
Everyone gets sad sometimes, but if you find yourself crying frequently for no specific reason, it could mean
underlying depression. Crying spells multiple times a week unrelated to external triggers deserve attention.
6. Feelings of Worthlessness
Depression often involves irrational self-criticism and feeling inadequate or worthless. Reframing negative self-talk is
difficult. If these thoughts are relentless, don't dismiss them as oversensitivity.
7. Thoughts of Self-Harm
Any suicidal thoughts, however fleeting, should never be taken lightly. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, it’s
important to seek help from a professional.
Ignoring symptoms allows depression to grow worse over time. Ongoing issues with concentration, sleep, appetite, interest, mood and self-image signal it's time to see a doctor or mental health professional. With compassionate support and treatment, you can overcome depression and reclaim your joy in life.
Depression is highly treatable, with reports of 80% to 90% of people eventually responding well to treatment. Talk therapy with a qualified therapist is one of leading treatments for depression.
At Living Well Counseling Center, we provide holistic care and services to both men and women. We work with our clients to help improve their lives by helping them learn and heal from the past, while providing a nurturing environment where one can achieve their present and future goals. We offer individualized therapy to men and women ages fifteen and older. If you or a loved one suffer from depression, get in touch today.
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