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Understanding Depression
Emotional & Mental Signs
- Persistent feelings of sadness or emptiness.
- Feeling 'flat' or numb.
- Loss of interest in hobbies and activities.
- Difficulty concentrating or making decisions.
- Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt.
- Feeling bitter or cynical about the future.
- Having negative impressions of yourself or other people (e.g., blame, self-hatred, low self-worth).
- Enjoying little about life.
Physical & Behavioral Signs
- Changes in appetite or weight.
- Significant sleep issues/disturbances.
- Fatigue, exhaustion, or general loss of energy.
- Slowed movement or restlessness.
- Challenges completing everyday tasks.
- Being scattered, indecisive, or avoidant.
- Pulling away from other people and isolating.
- Masking (i.e., exhausting yourself by putting on a fake smile so that no one asks questions).
“I feel tired all the time.”
“Nothing feels enjoyable anymore.”
“I’m just going through the motions.”
“I feel like a burden to others.”
How Isaacs Psychology Can Help
Depression can feel like a heavy weight, but you don't have to carry it alone. Our therapy sessions provide a supportive space to explore all the challenges, experiences, and heavy weights that come along with depression. We take an approach that is optimistic, but also realistic and practical. We use evidence-based approaches like CBT and ACT to help you develop coping strategies, rebuild your energy, find some enjoyment and positivity in your day-to-day life, and discover a path toward lasting meaning. We offer support for depression and low mood to adults, teenagers (12+), and parents. Reach out and see what we can do together.
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