Depression…. a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest that can interfere with your daily functioning.
“I look so normal that friends say ‘what’s your problem, lighten up!’ They just don’t know what’s going on in my head”
“I have 2 kids and a great husband. I should be happy, but I can’t get out of bed in the morning”
Got the blues? You’re not alone. Everyone experiences ups and downs in life. But sometimes that case of the blues doesn’t end and seems to take over our lives. Common culprits of depression are stressful life events, a family history, a medical illness, a substance problem or a personality pre-disposition. Learning whether your blues is a normal reaction to a life event or is a more chronic form of depression is the first step in taking charge. Together we will work to unravel the mystery and arm you with your own toolkit to cope, to change and take charge of your life.
