Therapy for Depression
Can you remember the last time that you experienced true joy and contentment?
Depression can impact your motivation. Energy. Hope and expectation that--sooner or later, something will change--you won't always feel this way.
Some people have been depressed for so long that they identify with their symptoms.
You may think that you're lazy or that something else is wrong with you. Maybe someone has even told you so.
Many smart or creative people suffer from existential depression. They are keen observers. They can connect the dots. From a young age, they may feel responsible. When they discover that they can't always (by their own effort) avoid a negative outcome, it can be hard to bear.
People may say that you're too sensitive or that you take things too seriously.
Maybe something in life has knocked you off your feet. You've worked hard for years, but it appears that you have nothing to show for it. You regret decisions. You feel lost. You lack trustworthy, supportive relationships. You've put others first, but now you're not even sure of who you are let alone what you need or want.
Depression can often be as much about your context, life experiences, and relationships as it is about what's going on inside of your brain and body. If you don't address the former factors, changes you make to address what's going on in your body might not be as effective or they may work temporarily, but your symptoms might return later.
Depression can feel isolating, but you don't have to be alone.
Therapy is a good way to process life experiences and address contextual factors and relationships that are likely to contribute to, sustain, or intensify your symptoms.