Depression

Here comes another wave…

Another loop of thoughts swirling around in your head!

You show the world that you have everything under control… even when you know it’s not.

“Can’t people see that I am an imposter?”

“Everyone else has it together. No one feels like I do.”

“Why can’t I get anything right… like my life!”

The stress keeps you on a downward spiral.

It’s like you are in quicksand. Your every move is resisted. You’re stuck at best… but you often feel like you’re sinking. You wonder how much longer you can keep your head above the surface.

Motivation is hard. Energy to do things can be harder – even the things you enjoy.

You are short and clipped in your responses with workmates, family, and friends.

“Will this ever stop?”

This is depression.

It’s painful and discouraging. It can feel like you’re lost in the dark, seeing things as fuzzy and unclear.

It hurts to move. It hurts to think. It hurts to feel.

It is all just too hard.

It can start because of something difficult that happened, or it can spring up out of the blue.

That’s often when guilt and shame kick in. You think, “There’s no reason for me to feel this way.”

I used to have a sign in my office that said…

“Stop Should-ing on Yourself.”

“I should be able to get over it.”

“It’s not as bad as everyone else. I should grin and bear it.”

em>”I should be grateful for my life.”

Those “shoulds” will keep you mired in the quicksand forever!

Therapy with me will be an awakening!

One of the signs of depression is the loss of hope. The feeling that this could be your forever.

Mindfulness is a readily available tool to create hope where there was none before.

Talk therapy is a great way to help you stay accountable and have a safe place to regain your sense of hope.

Depression recovery is possible, and we work together to ensure your toolbox is full of the right tools for the job.

Your story can have a different ending.

Life doesn’t have to hurt this much, and you don’t have to do this work alone.

Therapy will give you tangible ways to improve your mood and everyday life.

It’s time to break free from the darkness!

Call today for your free consultation. Let’s see how I can help: (425) 269-2954.