Depression- Symptoms To Look Out For and Support Information

Signs and symptoms of depression are different for different people. However, here is a list of symptoms that may be present in someone's life who is depressed.

Changes in sleep. Many people have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or sleeping much longer than they used to. Waking up early in the morning is fairly common for individuals with major depression.

Changes in appetite. Depression can lead to major weight loss or gain when an individual stops eating or uses food as a coping mechanism.

Lack of concentration. An individual may be unable to focus during severe depression. Even reading the newspaper or following the plot of a TV show may be difficult for them. It also becomes difficult to make even small decisions.

Loss of energy. Individuals with depression may feel profound fatigue, think slowly, or be unable to perform normal daily routines.

Lack of interest. Individuals who are depressed may lose interest in their usual activities or lose the capacity to experience pleasure. Depressed individuals may have no desire to eat or have sex.

Low self esteem. During periods of depression, individuals dwell on losses or failures and feel excessive guilt and helplessness. Thoughts like “I am a loser” or “the world is a terrible place” or “I don’t want to be alive” can take over their thought process.

Hopelessness. Depression can make a person feel that nothing good will ever happen to them. Suicidal thoughts often follow these kinds of negative thoughts and these thoughts need to be taken seriously.

Changes in movement. Individuals who are experiencing depression may look physically depleted or they may be agitated. For example, a person may wake early in the morning and pace the floor for hours.

Physical aches and pains. Instead of talking about their emotions or sadness, some individuals who are depressed may complain about a headache or an upset stomach.

Reference
National Alliance on Mental Health 

Free Depression/ Anxiety 

Support Group/ Classes
 
Groups are on-going and open-group

Free support groups/ classes to begin in October to help adults with depression and anxiety/ panic disorder.

Groups/ Classes are FREE   

What:

Support Groups/ Classes on Coping With Anxiety/ Panic And Depression

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

Get information on how to better understand anxiety/ panic 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 1st and 3rd Saturday morning starting October 17, 2015

Time: 10:00 am- 11:30 am

Contact Diane Gammon by calling or texting (615) 556-8406 or email Diane at Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com. 
to register

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.

By Diane Gammon M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counselor

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