Depression Treatment
Are you struggling to get ready each day? Maybe you’re overwhelmed by work, life, and family, making you feel numb. Is it hard to find the motivation to do anything anymore? Do you feel sad, guilty, or hopeless about everything? Perhaps you’re just so tired and ashamed that you cannot keep up.
Living with depression is hard.
Depression treatment in Florida has helped many professionals and high achievers breathe again. However, we don’t always know that what we are dealing with is depression. As a high achiever, perfectionist, working mom, and professional try to push through believing we can do it all. You feel something is not right, but you’ve never taken a break, so you don’t know what to make of it. In an attempt to move forward and get through this difficult time, instead, you ignore the signs that you’re burnout.
Now, you are at the point where ignoring the issue is no longer an option. After attempting to ignore the numbness and hopeless feelings you’re experiencing, you may begin to take note of the lingering cloud of darkness that hasn’t budged. With all this time you spend thinking about what you could be doing with your life instead of dealing with your depression, you end up feeling guilty and ashamed. You know you’re stronger than this, so why is this happening to you?
As a Depression Therapist Who Works with High Achievers and Professionals, I Get It.
It can be difficult to get moving some days when you feel like your body is heavy and there is a weight on your chest. The thought of going outside and facing the world makes you cringe. This may lead you to debate day to day what it would be like if you just stayed in bed. If we want to be real with ourselves, depression doesn’t feel good at all. While we wish there was a magic solution, there isn’t. Recovery takes time. It’s exhausting and when left untreated can develop into something worse.
You already have a lot on your plate, and it may be time to ask for support. Depression treatment in Tallahassee, Miami, Tampa, and Jacksonville, FL is here to help you reset and take inventory of how you’re really feeling. With the help of a caring depression therapist, you can enjoy your life to the fullest again by taking back your power.
Common Signs and Symptoms of Depression
While everyone experiences depression a little bit differently, here are some of the common symptoms of depression in highly functioning individuals:
Irritability
Feeling lazy, even though knowing you cannot take on more
Worthlessness
Desire to withdraw from social events
Fatigue: tired all the time even if you sleep
Feeling overly guilty
Prolonged sadness
Low self-esteem
Imposter syndrome: you are just going through the motions
Indecisiveness
A feeling of being stuck
Crying for no reason
Not sleeping or sleeping too much
Feelings of being overwhelmed
What is Depression?
Feeling down, sad, or just "blah" is a normal part of life. Usually this form of the blues doesn't last long and with some thought or a conversation with a good friend we can figure out what brought the feeling on. Often, it's loss, disappointment, or some reminder of this sort of experience that triggers it. Just as often, it only takes doing something pleasurable, thinking of something else, talking to a friend, etc. for the feeling to lessen or go away.
But if these feelings stick around for more than two weeks and are linked with other cues, such as those listed below, then it could be that this normal sad feeling is evolving into something more significant and serious.
Physical
Decreased energy, fatigue, being "slowed down"
Insomnia, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping
Appetite and/or weight loss or overeating and weight gain
Persistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment, such as headaches, digestive disorders, and chronic pain
Behavioral/Attitude
Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities that were once enjoyed, including sex
Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions
Restlessness, irritability, anger
Emotional
Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" mood
Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness
My Approach to Depression Treatment in Florida:
I use Cognitive Behavioral Strategies (CBT) to identify the intrusive thought patterns that lead to a low mood. CBT is defined by moving towards positive action steps to counteract and interrupt negative thought cycles.
Additionally, I utilize a systems-based approach to identify the contextual factors within a clients’ environment that are impacting unhealthy functioning. Finally, if you are dealing with postpartum depression after the birth of a baby, that’s something I can help with too. Check out my postpartum support page to see how.
We can work together to help you cope with the stress and anxiety that accompany depression.
Develop techniques that help you decrease and stop worry-filled thoughts
Learn breathing and relaxation techniques to assist you in calming your nervous system
Receive emotional support in a non-judging, fully accepting, safe relationship
Gain control over your thoughts and behavioral responses and determine if they are helpful or harmful
Identify triggers that heighten your anxiety
Discover a peaceful connection with and within yourself
Process any past painful experiences that may be fueling your anxiety
Online Resources
Half of Us - An online resource for college students on mental health-related topics provided by mtvU and the Jed Foundation.
Jed Foundation - An online resource for the prevention of suicide and reduction of emotional distress.
ULifeline - An online resource for college students on mental health-related topics, including “Go Ask Alice!”, libraries for mental health and drug information, and mental health screenings.
NIMH’s Mental Health Information - Links to the National Institute of Mental Health’s library of mental health topics.
American Psychological Association - The American Psychological Association provides self-help resources to people looking for information that may be directly applicable to their lives and offers help with a variety difficulties.
QPR Institute - A suicide prevention program.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Are you in crisis? Please call 1-800-273-TALK
Path Crisis Center - A 24 hour, 7 days a week crisis line serving McLean, Livingston, and DeWitt counties at 1-800-570-PATH (7284), 309-827-4005, or by dialing 2-1-1.
Real Men Real Depression - An online resource for men about depression and its treatment.
National Support Groups
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill - The mission of NIMH is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure.
National Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance - This site provides information on recognizing and treating mood disorders as well as helpful links to support services.
Depression affects not only your mood, but your physical, mental, academic, and social functioning as well. Don’t lose hope. While going through depression can be very difficult, depression is very treatable and can improve quickly with help.
Find a Way Forward with Depression Treatment in Tampa, Jacksonville, Miami, and Anywhere Via Online Therapy in Florida!
Understanding what you’re dealing with is a breath of fresh air. It’s time to start learning about what is causing your depression and working toward a better way to manage it. You can do this alongside the support of a caring and understanding depression therapist. When you begin online therapy in Florida, you will work with Danielle Eaton, your online depression therapist. If you’re ready to find hope and healing to move forward, then take the next steps to begin services. To get started, follow these simple steps:
Contact Danielle Eaton by filling out an online therapy form.
Learn more about your depression therapist.
Start taking care of your mental health and well-being
Other Services Danielle Eaton Can Help You With!
Ready for a change? Therapy is the place to go. You do not need to be held back by depression and everything that comes with it. Therapy goes at your pace, it’s for you! If you’re seeking depression treatment, great! Talk with Danielle Eaton in Florida today! If you’re seeking another service, additional services include therapy for young adults, therapy for moms (parenthood and postpartum support) depression, PTSD treatment and trauma therapy, therapy for identity and exploration, and abuse recovery. When you’re ready to begin online therapy in Florida, I am here to support you!