Does it feel like your joy and vigor for life, family, work, and play seem to be fading or a distant memory? We all feel sad from time to time however; when sadness is accompanied by hopelessness, isolation, or feeling numb the sadness has likely developed into depression. Depression can make everything in life feel like you are walking through mud which is difficult, tiring and produces less motivation to participate in life activities.

- Life can seem overwhelming.

It is easy to be sidelined by depression.

Although ups and downs are normal experiences in life, the difficulty with depression is it feels like you are struggling to break free from an emotionally low state that lasts much longer than intermittent sadness. Depression can affect how you feel, think, and behave. It can be frustrating if you have had tools in the past that have helped you maintain joy, peace, and balance in life but somehow, these tools are no longer adequate to improve your present emotional well-being. What you are going through are common experiences.

- You are not alone.

The world we live in contributes to many daily stressors.

Perhaps you are going through stressors such as: transitions during new seasons of life, relationship stress, family stress, job stress, questions of purpose, expectations of yourself, expectation of others or new medical diagnosis. All of these stressors and countless others can lead to complex emotions that can eventually spiral to depression.

Additionally, you may have a biological predisposition to developing depression and perhaps grew up with a family member who also struggled. No matter the origin you find yourself battling with symptoms of depression, don’t lose hope.

- It’s time to take your life back.

The good news is as therapists at Verite Counseling we understand life can be unpredictable and we are here to support and help you.

Recognizing the signs and symptoms of depression and bravely seeking support are the first and vital steps toward finding your way to a life of freedom. Imagine what it will feel like to thrive again. We will encourage and celebrate your progress as you break-free from being emotionally weighted down by depression.

– You matter! Prioritize your emotional health.