Depression Therapy Frankfort

What is Depression?

Depression is often seen as simply just feeling sad, low or down; however, depression is much more persistent and often affects multiple areas of your life. Depression has several symptoms including:

• Depressed mood
• Significant lack of interest in previously pleasurable activities
• Increased or decreased appetite
• A slowing down of thought and a reduction of physical movement 
• Fatigue or loss of energy
• Feelings of worthlessness
• Excessive and inappropriate guilt
• Lack of ability to concentrate 
• Indecisiveness
• Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide

Depression symptoms can vary from mild to severe and must last for at least two weeks in order to receive a diagnosis of depression. Depression not only affects how you feel, think and behave, but it can lead to several other emotional and physical problems. Often you might find that you are having difficulty doing normal daily activities such as going shopping, having a shower, cooking, or going to work. 

An additional symptom of depression can be anxiety, and it is common to struggle with both concurrently. If you notice that you can relate to any of the above symptoms, and have felt like this every day for a minimum of two weeks then it might be time to consider therapy for depression. 

Why am I Experiencing Depression?

The reasons for some people experiencing depression and others not are relatively unknown, however, there are several factors that can play a role in depression. These include:

• Biochemistry
• Genetics
• Personality: People with low self-esteem or those who are more vulnerable to stress are more likely to experience depression
• Environmental factors such as exposure to abuse, violence or poverty 

How Depression Therapy in Frankfort Can Help You

Our Frankfort depression therapists are passionate about offering you the best care and supporting you through the process of managing your symptoms of depression. You and your therapist will work collaboratively to identify triggers that have caused you to feel depressed and learn new coping techniques to manage your symptoms. Your therapist will also support you in reframing problems and creating a structured plan to overcome any obstacles and will support you in confronting any difficult situations during your time in therapy. Depression therapy in Frankfort will teach you the tools you need to challenge the negative self-talk that comes with depression, those feelings of hopelessness and a sense of burden.

Frankfort depression therapy is most effective when sessions are regular and consistent. The estimated number of sessions required will depend on your situation and level of commitment. Your Frankfort depression therapist will support you in identifying and working towards realistic goals for therapy so that your therapy sessions are very individual and tailored towards your needs and wishes for the future.

More Information about Depression Therapy in Frankfort

If you are struggling with any of these symptoms of depression, and have been for a minimum of 2 weeks, you may benefit from therapy for depression. Our counselors at Counselling Works are here to support you. For more information on therapy for depression in Frankfort, call now and schedule an appointment at Counseling Works.