Anxiety and Depression Have you not felt yourself lately?
Everyone has “down” days, but persistent sadness, hopelessness
and anxiety can negatively interfere with all areas of life.
Clinical symptoms of depression may include persistent feelings
of guilt, a loss of interest in enjoyable activities, changes in
sleeping and eating patterns, irritability, difficulty
concentrating, problems with motivation, feeling disengaged with
others, and for some people, suicidal thoughts or feelings. It
is known that the highest functioning individuals often seek out
therapy to talk through emotional issues affecting their well-
being. Therapy can help normalize significant life stressors and
help in overcoming distorted thinking patterns that contribute
to depressed feelings. It can also help one to start feeling
hopeful about the future, become more decisive and assertive,
and increase feelings of self-acceptance and self worth. Having
someone to talk to, maintaining healthy eating and sleeping
routines, increasing physica