Life is full of challenges. Traffic on the way to work every morning, lines wrapped around the Starbucks building, late assignments, and even fights with your significant other over who is cleaning up after dinner. These small bumps in the road are easy for us to overcome. Maybe you try a new route, find a different Starbucks, and work late one day to make up for lost time. However, it’s when the challenges become too difficult, too big to work through, that we fall into a pit that feels like we can’t crawl out of
The only thing more exhausting than being depressed is pretending that you’re not.” – Anonymous
Depression is a mental health disorder that causes people to feel deep sadness, have lack of motivation, and sometimes feel numb. The reasons why people get depression are vast and sometimes unable to be pinpointed. In fact, depression is so common that there are more than 3 million reported cases in the United States per year.
Luckily, we know how to help. At Thriveworks Towson Counseling, we have a team of depression counselors who are specifically trained and knowledgeable in diagnosing, treating, and helping their clients manage their depression. If you are struggling to grab ahold of your depression and feel like you could greatly benefit from working with a counselor, consider reaching out to our office. We’d love to help you.
The Many Faces of Depression
The symptoms and feelings that are associated with depression ebb and flow. The way you experience depression is entirely different than the way your neighbor does. Loss of interest, major changes of appetite, sleep issues, low self-esteem, and feelings of guilt are all signs of depression. Here are some examples of what depression looks like for different people:
- Chelsea tends to worry a lot. It’s in her nature. She works really hard at her job and feels unsatisfied if she doesn’t do things exactly right. Some call her a perfectionist, she sees herself as hardworking. Because she’s constantly trying to do things exactly right, she’s caused herself to have a low self-esteem and is sensitive to criticism. Anytime she thinks she messes up or does something wrong, she beats herself up and can’t seem to pull herself out of that mental space.
- Larry’s mom has battled depression his entire life. While there have been a lot of lows, his mom has always tried to put on a good face and stay strong for her family. Larry noticed signs of his own depression in college and now struggles with it as an adult with his own family. He feels a lot of pressure at work and has a hard time getting home early enough to spend time with his family before bed. He tries to stay strong like his mom once did for him, but sometimes it’s hard to stay positive.
- Alexis was diagnosed with a deadly cancer when she was in high school. After almost two years battling this disease and almost losing her life, she miraculously recovered and has been cancer-free since. Although she is now healthy and thriving as an adult, she still has a hard time coping with what she went through. When she goes to the hospital for her yearly scans, it makes her flood with emotions. She wants to be able to live her life fully but feels like it’s impossible because of her past situation.
How Can Depression Therapy Help Me?
When you seek the help of a depression therapist at Thriveworks Towson Counseling, know that your needs, goals, and concerns will always be met with outstanding compassion and care. Your treatment will depend on your specific situation and your therapist will craft a plan of action that is tailored to you. As a general guide, you can expect to discuss problematic thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that contribute to your depression. You can also expect to learn different tools for combating your difficult thoughts and adopt healthier behaviors to improve your mindset and overall wellbeing.
Self-care is also an important role in battling depression. Your counselor can give you beneficial tips on how to stop recognizable depressive feelings in the moment in order to start feeling better. You may try things like going for a walk or hike, attending an outdoor yoga class, reading a soothing novel, or taking a much-needed bubble bath. Whatever works best for you is what we encourage you to do.
Work with a Depression Therapist at Thriveworks Towson, MD
If you feel depressed and alone in your battle, don’t wait to get the help you deserve. Thriveworks Towson Counseling understands how isolating it can feel. That’s why our counselors, therapists, and psychologists have dedicated their careers to helping people like you get back to a happier, healthier way of living. Your health is our priority.
To get started, give us a call and one of our scheduling specialists will work with you to find the best appointment time for your schedule. We don’t operate with a waitlist because we understand the importance of receiving the help you need exactly when you need it. Our scheduling availability includes days, evenings, and weekends. In addition, we can get you set up with an online counselor if you prefer. There are many great benefits to online counseling.
Whatever method, time, or date you choose, know that you will be in the hands of a caring, skilled, and client-focused mental health provider. We put the needs of our clients first and can’t wait to start this journey with you.
