Our therapists provide depression counseling in Pasadena, TX

Am I Depressed? What Are the Symptoms of Depression?

Common signs that might indicate that you’re depressed, include: 

• Overeating or avoiding eating
• Feeling chronically fatigued 
• A noted lack of interest in sex, hobbies, or relationships
• Feeling distant from loved ones and friends 
• Decreased work performance
• Lack of self-care (i.e. personal hygiene or a clean living environment)
• Abuse of drugs and alcohol to cope with emotional pain  

When you sit down to talk to a mental health professional at Thriveworks in Pasadena, TX you’ll have the opportunity to explain how you’re feeling. Your provider will listen to you, and then use your feedback to help you better understand and manage your depression. 

What Are My Treatment Options for Depression?

At Thriveworks in Pasadena, TX your treatment method will depend on the intensity and type of your depression. For more severe or persistent cases of depression, talking with a psychiatric NP is often the best method.  For others with more manageable depression symptoms, establishing a therapy-based relationship with a counselor can be highly beneficial. 

Depression, as we commonly think of it, actually refers to a cluster of closely related emotional disorders, including: 

• Major depressive disorder: This condition captures the popular perception of depression. Those with major depression experience emotional detachment and hopelessness. These factors usually take away from their work, relationships, and hobbies. 
• Postpartum depression: Postpartum depression is a mood disorder that arises after a woman gives birth. Women who undergo caesarian sections or experience a miscarriage are even more likely to experience this type of depression.
• Minor depression: As the name suggests, minor depression is related to major depression—it’s typically severe in its effect and duration. Still, those with this condition will often seem distant, withdrawn, or overwhelmed with sadness. Minor depression can be harder to detect. 
• Bipolar disorder: This mental health condition can alter someone’s emotions wildly, ranging from elation in one moment to overwhelming despair in the next. Those with bipolar disorder might find it hard to maintain close relationships or jobs due to their unpredictable mood swings. 

Schedule a Session at Thriveworks in Pasadena, TX

At Thriveworks in Pasadena, TX we’re ready to pair you with a mental health professional who can help you regain your independence and freedom.  If you want to explore the ways that one of our mental health professionals can assist you with your depression, call Thriveworks in Pasadena, TX today. You can thrive—we can help.