Rockwall Life Coaching Blog
Dear Debbie! Ask A Counselor: Depressed About My Friend
Dear Debbie; I am worried and anxious about my friend "Sue." She lets her husband put her down and be sarcastic to her. I've seen him shove her around a few times. She makes excuses for him and says she's bound by her marriage vows to put up with it. They go to...
Dear Debbie! Ask A Counselor: Taking Care of My Stress and Depression
Dear Debbie; I am so tired of helping everybody else and putting me last, but what am I supposed to do? My sister thinks that because I work at home, I can keep her kids while she goes to the store or to her job. My husband expects me to manage everything around the...
Dear Debbie! Ask A Counselor: Panic Attacks
Dear Debbie; Recently I have noticed that my heart will start racing for no reason. I get dizzy and shaky too and wonder if I'm going to die. I am nervous about everyday things, like driving. I've been checked out carefully by doctors ( I even went to the ER once) and...
Dear Debbie! Ask a Counselor: Going Through Divorce
Dear Debbie; I don't know what to do next. My life as I knew it has ended. I am going through a divorce that is hard and painful; is there any other kind? Anyway, I am crying a lot and feel myself growing more and more bitter. I can see people avoiding me at work and...
Dear Debbie! Ask a Counselor: Holiday Depression, Anxiety, Stress
Dear Debbie; Father’s Day just passed again, and I had a miserable time. My father is not the greatest of fathers. All of those cards that say things like, “thanks for your advice through the years, you were always there for me,” etc., are simply not true. The...
Dear Debbie! Ask A Counselor: Communicating With My Mother
Dear Debbie; I'm having a problem with my mother! I'm forty years old and she still treats me like I'm under her authority and control. She criticizes the way I raise my kids, how much I spend for groceries, and gets her feelings hurt if I don't call her every day....
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!