Depression can often feel like a heavy, dark cloud hanging over you, suffocating your sense of joy and purpose. Everything may seem meaningless, and you might find yourself lacking the motivation to complete even the simplest tasks. Activities that once brought you happiness may now feel hollow or uninviting, leaving you feeling trapped in a cycle of despair. The creeping thoughts of wanting the pain to stop—even if that doesn’t mean wanting to end your life—can feel incredibly isolating and frightening. But please know that you are not alone in this struggle; many others experience similar feelings, and there is always hope even when it doesn’t seem possible.
Through depression counseling with us, we can work together to find a way out of the misery and regain a sense of lightness in your life. We will focus on understanding your feelings, identifying the underlying causes of your depression, and exploring strategies to reclaim your motivation and joy.
What depression feels like:
- Hopelessness
- Worthlessness
- Sadness
- Apathy
- Little to no motivation
- No longer finding joy in what you used to
- Suicidal Ideation
- Overeating or lack of Appetite
- Sleeping too much or too little
- Emptiness