Are you feeling hopeless, isolated and not your usual self? We want you to know that you are not alone and there are people who can help.
Depression is a common and serious mental condition causing overwhelming sadness, tiredness, and emptiness that can significantly affect a person's life such as how they feel, think, and behave.
Do these thoughts often enter your mind?
- I am worthless and can’t do anything about it.
- I feel guilty for just wanting to eat, sleep and be alone.
- I hate who I am these days.
- I can’t stop crying, which makes me want to stay away from others.
- I feel gut-wrenching pain, but no one understands.
- My life and the world around me are dark. I hate it, but I can’t change it.
If you have had any variation of these thoughts and don’t feel like your usual self, chances are you may be suffering from depression.
Some Symptoms of Depression
- Feeling sad, depressed, hopeless
- Loss of interest/pleasure in people or doing things
- Tiredness or little energy
- Appetite change (increased, decreased)
- Change in sleep pattern (sleeping a lot more or less than usual)
- Irritability and restlessness
- Poor concentration (reading, watching television
- Feeling worthless, self-dislike, self-criticalness
- Difficulty making decisions
- Social withdrawal
- Suicidal thoughts
Many clients at Sojourn Wellness find relief in realizing that their struggle does not own them and that there are many options available to once again have hope for their lives.
We understand the social stigmas that come with label of being depressed, and thus aim to help clients sort out their environmental, biological and circumstantial factors while offering support and care through a very dark time in their lives.
If you are ready to feel like yourself again, experience happiness, engage in activities again, find your meaning and purpose, and connect with the world around you; contact us today to schedule an appointment.
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