Overview

Depression

Occasional sad moods happen to all of us. It’s not unusual to sometimes feel blue or not like yourself. But if you experience a loss of interest in pleasurable activities, or a depressed mood that lasts for at least two weeks, you may be suffering from clinical depression. This is not a sign of weakness or a character flaw. Depression is a highly treatable biological/physical illness.

Symptoms that often accompany depression, include:

• Frequent body aches and pains
• Persistent anger or irritability
• Increased or decreased appetite
• Too much or too little sleep or difficulty sleeping through the night
• Restlessness
• Fatigue without physical exertion
• Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
• Trouble getting through the day
• Thoughts of suicide
• Frequent crying
• Loss of interest in physical appearance
• Lack of emotional response
• Anxiety

If you or someone you know is experiencing the symptoms of depression, contact our specialists for an individualized evaluation, treatment plan and support.