Rockwall Life Coaching Blog
Counseling During & After Divorce for Depression and Stress
Divorce. It is considered second only to "death of spouse" on the stress scale. Most divorced clients tell me its worse. Because it’s ongoing. Because it was someone's choice; maybe yours, maybe not. The relationship between exes after divorce is one of those areas no...
Counseling in Rockwall Texas: Codependency Signs
"A "no" uttered from deepest conviction is better and greater than a "yes" merely uttered to please, or what is worse, to avoid trouble." Mahatma Gandhi Most of my day--and I do, indeed, love how I spend my day!- is spent explaining the concept of Codependency to my...
Anxiety Treatment: Helpful Hints for Your Holiday Happenings
Holiday Anxiety As I practice counseling in Rockwall, Texas, I find that I use these tips as anxiety treatment for my clients. Anxiety disorders and panic attacks are often heightened during the holidays as we gather with people who can be a source of our stress. Tips...
A Relationship Resolutions Worksheet
Relationship Resolutions Dear Friends and Clients; The approaching holiday season usually means more time with your family. While this can be positive, it can also be challenging! I am delighted to share, with permission, the excellent worksheet below. This was...
Easy Does It For Lasting Change
Yellin' at a flower don't make it bloom." Ray Wylie Hubbard A few years ago, when seeking to free myself and my clients from Managed Care, I hired a practice coach. She advised me to "play with" the suggestions she gave in a relaxed manner, as I was stressing over all...
Manage Your Stress for Inner Beauty
Manage Your Stress for Inner Beauty http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/manage-stress-for-inner-beauty/ By Debbie Tudor, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
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!