Depression- Symptoms and What Can Help Depression

Everyone gets down in the dumps from time to time. However, for some people it is difficult for them to pick themselves backup. Also, some people have a chemical imbalance in their brain.

Some symptoms for depression are the following:

Anxiety and panic

Feeling hopeless and helpless

Being is a depressed mood for long or frequent period

Loss of concentration

Fatigue and loss of energy

Feeling sad

Feeling worthless

Diminished interest in activities

Difficulty concentrating

Insomnia

Significant Weight gain or loss

There is help for depression. Talking to a counselor can be helpful. There are treatment options that include psychotherapy (counseling and education by a professional mental health provider) and psychotropic medication.   

The following can also help depression:

Sunshine and fresh air

Exercise

Change of scenery

Positive self – talk

Positive affirmations

Eating healthy

Journaling

Talking to a trusted friend

Drinking plenty of water

Forcing yourself to get up, dress up and get out of the house- even if it is to walk around your yard

Explore your passions and pursue your interests

I cannot stress enough how much exercise helps depression- especially brisk walking outside!

Regular exercise helps ease depression in several ways. It releases feel-good brain chemicals that may ease depression which are neurotransmitters, endorphins and endocannabinoids.

There is help for depression. Call a counselor for help. Just talking to someone will help you to feel better!

When you are feeling down, overwhelmed, and/ or feeling anxious with panic and anxiety, it helps to have someone to talk to. 

I am leading support groups/ classes in July and August to help individuals with these symptoms.

Groups/ Classes are FREE, however; you need to register.   

What:

Support Groups/ Classes on Coping With Anxiety And Depression

Share in group what you are experiencing or you can just listen.

Get information on how to better understand anxiety and depression as well as learn coping skills and how to be empowered to get through difficult times.  

Where:

Michael Loftis Counseling      

       2670 Memorial Blvd
               Suite E
  Murfreesboro, TN 37129

When: Every Friday evening in July and August, 2015 (EXCEPT JULY 3rd)

Starting-  on Friday July 10^th, 2015

Time: 7:00pm – 8:15pm each week

Contact Diane Gammon by calling or texting (615) 556-8406 or emailing her at Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.
com with any questions and to register. 

Please leave a voicemail message when calling. (You may attend any amount of group classes that you want.)

  

You can attain hope and healing!

Diane received her Master of Science Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University with a specialization in Trauma and Crisis Counseling.

Diane is under the clinical supervision of Michael Loftis L.C.S.W. as she pursues professional licensure as a LPC-MHSP. 

Diane is also currently pursuing her PhD in Psychology.  

By Diane Gammon M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counselor

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