Rockwall Life Coaching Blog
When the Holidays Aren’t So Merry—Making it Through the Season
“What’s wrong with me?” my patient (fictional) asked, shredding the tissue in her hands as she wept on my couch. “Shouldn’t the Holidays be a happy time of year? Why can’t I feel Christmassy and jolly?” And she is not alone. When you think of all of the people who are...
Managing Holiday Stress – Holiday Perfectionism
Holiday perfectionism is one of the main causes of holiday stress. We want things to be perfect for our loved ones and for ourselves. They (and we) deserve the best, right? We have the best of intentions. But whether it’s due to the impossible standards of holiday...
Example Relationship Resolutions
Improve Relationships With Relationship Resolutions At this time of year we often find ourselves around people who stress or frustrate us. The problems between us arise again and again as the holidays progress. This is a good time of year to set some fresh...
Helpful Hints for Holiday Happenings
As the holiday season draws near, so do the stressful encounters with family! Here are some tips for making it through with your holiday spirit intact: 1. Remind yourself that people are under more pressure and are going to be harder to get along with on special days....
Ten Signs You May Need Counseling
Ten Signs You May Need Counseling We all go through challenging times in our lives, but some experiences are worse than others. There is no problem that can’t be eased—a little or a lot—by seeking professional counseling. Some problems are like a sore throat—we go to...
Counseling for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Could You Have Seasonal Affective Disorder? Increased desire to sleep Craving high-carbohydrate foods Sadness Decreased energy levels during short winter days Winter weight gain Remedies include: exercise, increasing your exposure to outdoor light (even on cloudy...
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!