Rockwall Life Coaching Blog
Dear Debbie! Ask A Counselor: Depression or Anxiety Diagnosis
Dear Debbie; I feel kind of "blah" all the time and my family says I don't show much interest in anything. Sometimes I just start crying for no reason. I am irritable and have no interest in sex. I can fall asleep, but I wake up after a few hours and am sometimes...
I Decide My Worth! Women, Body Image, Self-Worth
Judging Your Own Self-Worth One of the many research areas we study as licensed counselors is the topic of where clients get their beliefs. Technically called the Locus of Control, in layman’s terms it means that I assess how much you have thought through what you...
Lessons Learned on the Play Ground
1) If someone is mean to you a lot, don’t play with them anymore. Even if they are nice again later. 2) If you let someone get away with being mean to you once, they will do it again. And again. Until you quit playing with them. 3) If you decide to stand up...
Life 101: The Basics of Avoiding Depression, Anxiety, and Stress
THE HEALTHY PSYCHOLOGY OF FEEDING OURSELVES: Eat when your stomach is hungry. You need food. There’s nothing wrong with needing food. Savor every bite. Pay attention to the enjoyment of food. Stop when you are full. You can eat again soon if you need to. There...
Anxiety, Depression, Codependency Counseling: More Great Quotes
Whatever tomorrow brings, I’ll be there, with open arms and open eyes. Incubus, lyrics from the song “Drive” Small steps, big changes. (Debbie Tudor LPC-S) Mindfulness: a nonjudgmental acceptance of things as they arise in the present moment, both inside and...
Sleeping Problems? Relax. Help for Relaxing, and Sleep
Sometimes we need help to relax Insomnia goes hand in hand with depression and anxiety, both as a cause and a symptom. The inability to relax means that the mind keeps racing, even when we are still. Pain is increased as well when we just can't sleep. Current research...
Signs of Depression in Adults
PLEASE NOTE: this list is NOT intended to diagnose or treat you. See a licensed mental health provider or medical professional for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Most people get “the blues” sometimes that last a day or two. However, Major Depressive Disorder is a SERIOUS and often FATAL illness that occurs in approximately 6.7 percent of US adults. Medications can be helpful, but come with side effects that many people cannot tolerate. Medications will NOT cure the mistaken belief system causing the depression.
Without talk therapy to both uncover the root cause of the depression and learn ways to manage it, depression can persist despite medication. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, can help you uncover the beliefs you carry about life without even knowing it. These beliefs often contribute to depression below your level of awareness. Once uncovered, I can help you face and refute the irrational thoughts and replace them with healthy, logical thoughts.
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms on a frequent or daily basis, please contact me for a full professional evaluation:
– sadness
– pessimism
– feeling like a failure
– loss of pleasure
– guilty feelings
– punishment feelings
– self-dislike
– self-criticalness
– suicidal thoughts or a sense of, It would be – better if I weren’t here*
– crying, or unable to cry anymore
– feeling agitated
– no interest
– hard to decide things
– feeling worthless
– no energy
– sleep issues
– irritable
– appetite changes, up or down
– can’t concentrate
– fatigue
– no sexual interest
(Adapted from the Beck Depression Inventory)
Taking that step to call us for an appointment is hard, but can be the best decision you ever make. Email us for in-office or REMOTE Therapy!
*IF YOU ARE FEELING SUICIDAL, CALL THE SUICIDE HOTLINE AT 1-800-273-8255 OR 911 IMMEDIATELY!