Depression Therapy

Depression in and of itself is exhausting. But, masking your depression takes it to a whole new level. Sometimes referred to as smiling depression, this type of depression consists of trying to present as completely put together when you are struggling with severe internal emotional pain. The Cheerful Exterior The internal struggle does not match…

September in National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to talking about a topic and crisis that many shy away from, even clinicians. Much more work is needed to break the stigma surrounding suicide. Encouraging open conversations is paramount. The Statistics are Sobering According the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the…

Why does everything feel so hard? Do you struggle not just with motivation but with feeling joy or pleasure? Activities and social interactions may feel “meh” at best. Anhedonia is one of the hallmark signs of depression and when it shows up, it can be increasingly frustrating. Being Curiously Unmoved It is different from sadness…

Depression can feel heavy, isolating, and unrelenting. You often feel exhausted just from being alive. The thought of going for a walk or exercising is the last thing on your mind. It is so much easier to scroll mindlessly on your phone or watch your favorite movie for the umpteenth time. However, in the age…