Depression is a common and serious mood disorder that negatively affects the way you feel, think and act. People with depression often experience a loss of interest and a constant feeling of sadness. Those who experience this disorder struggle to live their normal daily lives and can feel as though it is not worth living. A lot of people mistake depression for a sadness that you can just snap out of, but this is not the case. It is much deeper than that and often requires help from a professional.
Someone who is experiencing an episode of depression may show these symptoms:
- Feeling sad, empty and hopeless
- Crying
- Loss of interest in things they were previously interested in
- Sleeping too little or too much
- Loss of appetite or increased appetite
- Weight loss or weight gain
- Fixating on failures
- Suicidal thoughts or attempts
If you are feeling depressed, reach out to me. While things feel hopeless and low now, depression is treatable and manageable. I will provide the appropriate psychiatric treatment so you can live a happy and fulfilled life. If you have any questions about depression or would like to schedule an appointment with me for depression treatment in Hawaii, Colorado, and California, please contact me at 970-289-9672.