When you think of depression, sadness may first come to mind. But depression is much more than the ordinary sadness.
Sadness is always caused by an external event, like a relationship ending or the death of a loved one. you might expect someone to feel sadness after losing a job or failing a test. A mood disorder, depression is deeper and more persistent than typical bouts of feeling sad.
Depression tends to be persistent, involving prolonged feelings of sadness, emptiness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities. Depression affects every part of you, from your emotional well-being to your physical health, even showing up at times as physical pain and digestive issues.
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, more than 17 million U.S. adults—over 7% of the population—had at least one major depressive episode in the past year. The disorder is the most common psychiatric disorder worldwide. In the US, about one in six people experiences a bout of clinical depression in their lifetime.
As one of the most common types of psychiatric disorders, depressive disorders occur in people of all ages across the world. Depression can present at any age, but initial onset is most common in the teenage years and early adulthood. Women tend to report depression more frequently than men.
We, at Inner Peace Therapies, recognize the treatment of depression is essential. Depression can be a direct result of a life event or stressor, or it can feel like it comes out of the blue. People with untreated depression may lose all motivation and interest in what they once enjoyed. People who are depressed usually experience little to no pleasure in their lives overall. They have a lower quality of life, and a higher risk of suicide.
Depression is different from ordinary sadness in that it meaningfully affects your functioning, making it difficult to be in relationships and participate in work or school. When dark thoughts, shame, low motivation, low energy, sense of worthlessness, frequent crying, and other symptoms persist for more than a few weeks. without improving, it is important to reach out for help. We are here to help.
The good news though is that depression is treatable. Depression Therapist Specialists at Inner Peace Therapies may use a combination of therapy types and modalities to custom-build a treatment plan to lead you to success. With our comprehensive and compassionate approach, we offer the support and tools necessary to overcome the challenges posed by depression.
