Serious Depression Symptoms- What to Look For And When To Seek Help

• Some Common Depression Symptoms: 
• Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness, or hopelessness
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• Loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities, including sex
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• Difficulty concentrating and complaints of poor memory
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• Insomnia or oversleeping
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• Appetite changes, which may include weight gain or loss
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• Fatigue, lack of energy
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• Thoughts of suicide or death
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• Slow speech; slow movements

*  In children and teens- they may include: 

  Trouble with sleep

 Stomachache, dizziness

-  Social withdrawal, weight loss

-Drug abuse or alcohol abuse, a change in school   performance            

 Difficulty concentrating  

 Isolation from family and friends

         

   There is a difference between just feeling sad or "depressed" and having a “clinical” depressive mental illness. If you have low spirits for a while, there may not be cause for alarm. However, if you feel like you cannot lift yourself out of your low spirits, and/or begin to notice other physical symptoms such as changes in sleep, appetite, or energy, you should seek professional help.

Reference WEb MD- http://www.webmd.com/depression/understanding-depression-symptoms

I am leading support groups/ classes in July and August to help individuals with depression and anxiety/ panic disorder.

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/ 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 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 email Diane 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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