Therapy for Depression and Anxiety
Anxiety
Common experiences when struggling with anxiety include:
feeling constantly overwhelmed and worried about everything
unable to control worries
feeling riddled with self doubt and overanalyzing every little thing
feeling exhausted
constantly thinking about worst-case scenarios
unable to relax, be at ease, or constantly on edge
difficulty sleeping
problems concentrating
not eating enough
panic attacks
avoiding activities or people
Treatment can include identifying and challenging dysfunctional thought patterns, mindfulness and relaxation techniques, and exposure therapy.
Depression
Common experiences when struggling with depression include:
feeling down, sad, or depressed
unable to motivate yourself
struggling to care for yourself and/or family
crying all the time
isolating yourself
difficulty enjoying things
feeling like a bad person all the time or steeped in negative thoughts
difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much
overeating, not eating enough or only eating unhealthy food
feeling hopeless
feeling like people would be better off if you weren't around or suicidal thoughts
Depression can be a debilitating condition that disrupts your life. Therapy can include activating useful behaviors, developing meaningful self care routines, fostering self compassion, and uncovering perspectives that have been buried under negative thinking.