Depression Symptoms and Support in Ontario
Everyone feels down from time to time, but what may have started as the occasional low mood can move into a deeper state of depression, that’s when seeing a therapist may help. Depression can sneak up on you. Clinical depression (not to be confused with occasionally being in a low mood) is present most days and lasts most of the day, for a period of longer than 2 weeks. If you suspect you’re dealing with depression, talk a look a the list below.
If You Think You May Have Depression, Ask Yourself:
- Is my work/school performance suffering?
- Are my social relationships impacted? Am I withdrawing a lot?
- Has my appetite and/or weight changed?
- Do I sleep poorly, or too much? Am I tired a lot?
- Have I lost interest in work, hobbies, people or sex?
- Do I feel hopeless, excessively guilty, or pessimistic?
- Do I feel tired and irritable a lot?
- trouble concentrating, remembering or making decisions
- crying easily, or feeling like crying but being not able to
- Do I have thoughts of suicide? (which should always be taken seriously)
- No matter what I do, I cannot “get over” feeling this way?
Depression Can Come In Many Forms
How you experience depression is often unique to you, but there are some specific types of depression to be aware of. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD – occurs during the winter months due to reduced sunlight exposure), post-partum depression (in women after childbirth, due to hormonal changes). Depression can also be caused by major stressors in your life, vitamin deficiency, genetic pre-disposition, brain chemistry changes, childhood trauma, menopause, traumatic brain injury, or… out of the blue.
You don’t need to just “grin and bear it” or tolerate depression– Therapy can help and the therapists at Integra Skills Counselling are here to provide you with support, so you can live the full life you were meant to live.
Therapy for Depression In Person In Cobourg/Port Hope Region and Online For Ontario Residents
There is good news! If you are struggling with depression, there are many methods that can help you, or your loved one. Therapy can provide tools and strategies to reduce your symptoms and get you back to living an enjoyable life.
Your therapist will work with you to look at what contributes to your current experience with depression, past and present. Knowing yourself better will give you the awareness and choice of how to address specific areas in your life and make positive changes.
Interested in booking a consultation to see if therapy for depression is the right choice for you?
Contact us through the form below, or call/email us at 289-252-2504 admin@integraskillscounselling.com to set up an appointment.
Information on Depression
Want to learn more about depression?
Here are links to some of the most prominent mental health resources:
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) – Depression
CAMH – Depression, Understanding and Finding Help
Harvard Medical School – Depression
Suicide Helpline 1.833.456.4566
