Depression and anxiety can be completely debilitating.
If your feelings of depression or anxiety are extreme, lasting for long periods of time, and interfering with your relationships, jobs or other things, it may be time to seek counseling help! Anxiety disorders are the most common form of emotional disorder and can affect anyone at any age. According to the American Psychiatric Association, women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.
I help people navigate negative emotions, thoughts, and other feelings down to the root causes. Many factors like trauma and addictions can cause both depression and anxiety. There's no problem we can't work through in a non-judgmental, non-biased, and comfortable environment over time.
Physical symptoms of depression:
- decreased energy, chronic fatigue, or feeling sluggish frequently
- difficulty concentrating, making decisions, or recalling
- pain, aches, cramps, or gastrointestinal problems without any clear cause
- changes in appetite or weight
- difficulty sleeping, waking early, or oversleeping
Emotional symptoms of depression:
- loss of interest or no longer finding pleasure in activities or hobbies
- persistent feelings of sadness, anxiety, or emptiness
- feeling hopeless or pessimistic
- anger, irritability, or restlessness
- feeling guilty or experiencing feelings of worthlessness or helplessness
- thoughts of death or suicide
- suicide attempts
Physical symptoms of anxiety:
- feeling fatigued easily
- difficulty concentrating or recalling
- muscle tension
- racing heart
- grinding teeth
- sleep difficulties, including problems falling asleep and restless, unsatisfying sleep
Emotional symptoms of anxiety:
- restlessness, irritability, or feeling on edge
- difficulty controlling worry or fear
- dread
- panic
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