Is A Profound Sense Of Hopelessness Weighing You Down?
Does depression deprive you of feeling loved or respected? Do you feel weighed down by a nagging sense of sadness and grief? Are you constantly withdrawn or disconnected from your friends and loved ones, making it challenging to remain present in social situations?
Alternatively, you may want to connect with others, but your fear and self-doubt overpower your drive to put yourself out there. You’re probably feeling isolated while you search for meaning in life, struggling to believe that you will ever overcome this feeling of loneliness that follows you.
You May Not Even Realize That You Are Experiencing Depression
Perhaps you’ve experienced trauma, a sudden loss, a stressful shift in your routine, or a life-changing occurrence that has left you worried about how you’re going to move forward. Or maybe certain emotions can prove to be overbearing and create physical discomfort, such as stomach aches, migraines, and tightness in your chest or joints—to name a few.
You may feel like a shell of who you once were, unmotivated to adhere to your responsibilities because even the simplest of tasks have you ready to throw in the towel. Being conditioned to trudge through life weighed down in this manner, you may not even think to stop and ask, Do I have depression?
If isolation, detachment, fatigue, or the profound sense of lingering sadness have a noticeable impact on your life, then you could be presenting signs of depression without even realizing it.
Or maybe you are aware of your depression to some degree, but no matter what you try, you can’t seem to figure out how to deal with the negative thoughts.
Regardless of your situation, I know that you just want to feel joy. It can be challenging to reach a place of calm when you are constantly discouraged by negative self-talk. But you are not alone in your battle—and with treatment, you can get to the root cause of your symptoms and learn how to treat and even overcome your depression.
Many People Are Dealing With Depression Despite How Alone You May Feel
The truth is that everyone experiences symptoms of depression at some point in their lives. However, there are a variety of dynamics that contribute to persistent distress.
Factors such as genetics, stressful life transitions, or previous trauma can directly influence depression outside of anyone’s control. Intense emotions, like anger, sadness, and grief, are natural, human responses when something destabilizing or traumatic happens.
Furthermore, with all of the stressors in the world today—like toxic politics, social unrest, war, and Covid-19—the number of those dealing with depression is only growing. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that there was a 25 percent spike in both anxiety and depression during the pandemic.
Requesting Help Is An Essential Step For Treating Your Depression
While the stigma behind the discussion of mental health is steadily decreasing in today’s society, many people still find it difficult to talk about their symptoms openly.
For some individuals—men, in particular—admitting they are “sad” or “depressed” is a nonstarter due to toxic cultural expectations for self-sufficiency. For others, their experience may simply be too painful to share.
Although you may have recognized and even tried to challenge the negative emotions and self-talk on your own, you’ve probably only had varying degrees of short-term success.
However, professional treatment can help you get to the root cause of why those thoughts are there in the first place.
As your counselor, I aim to help you heal from the core emotional wounds leading to never-ending cycles of self-doubt. With this newfound perspective, you will understand how to deal with and overcome symptoms of depression on your path to true, unconditional healing.
Counseling Can Help You Leave Those Unhappy Feelings Behind And Overcome Symptoms Of Depression
The beauty of therapy is that it provides you with a chance to voice your innermost fears, insecurities, and worries. Together, we will work to figure out the reasons behind why you experience these emotions and how to navigate and overcome the fears that are holding you back.
We begin with an intake process that allows us to feel each other out. We will collaborate to oversee your challenges and goals initially. This will help us better understand the purpose of your patterns of negative rumination and self-doubt.
While other treatments emphasize the conversation surrounding your negative feelings, I believe that depression therapy should be much more than just a place to vent your grievances. Through our dialogue, I want to learn why you struggle with depression so that we can address the core suffering that leads to these symptoms.
We will collaborate to discover how to handle your emotions so that you can make the best possible decisions for yourself. I want to provide strategies to help you let go of the unhealthy habits that weigh you down and build resilience by facing your emotional pain directly. This gives you the opportunity to come out stronger on the other side.
What Patients Can Expect From Treatment
Self-reflection is one of the key goals for treatment, used to help you understand where the problems that cause your symptoms of depression originate. A primary tool that helps me accomplish this is called Experiential Dynamic Therapy (EDT).
EDT identifies the reasons for your emotional difficulties by utilizing features of attachment theory, mindfulness, positive psychology, and relational neuroscience. This enables you to restructure unhealthy habits and thought patterns that prevent you from overcoming feelings of self-doubt.
Addressing the core of your suffering is essential in helping you heal from depression in the long run. However, I also aim to help you find immediate relief by developing strategies for increasing your tolerance to distress, communicating your needs effectively, and using mindfulness skills to ground yourself when you feel that symptoms are overwhelming you.
I’ve helped a wide range of patients overcome their depression through treatment since 2013. I always strive to provide a space free from judgment, one in which you can enter and be completely at one with yourself.
With my support and your commitment to change, you can free yourself from depression and live a life unbound by the negative thoughts and feelings that have held you back for far too long.
Maybe You’re Interested In Depression Treatment, But Have Some Concerns…
I don’t think I will ever feel free from the pain that depression has caused.
Depression has a way of telling you that the negative emotions you feel today will last forever. However, no matter how unique your story, I’m here to say that I can help you figure out how to work through those feelings of helplessness.
You’re not alone in your fight. If you believe that exploring your pain will only make it worse, the freedom gained from working through your difficult emotions far outweighs the initial fear of looking inside.
I’ve tried talking about my emotions in the past, but nothing ever seems to work.
You wouldn’t be considering depression counseling if you weren’t suffering from overbearing symptoms. And despite the support and efforts of your friends and family, they may not be equipped to provide you with the responses needed to teach you how to deal with depression.
Having been in the field for almost a decade, I have first-hand experience when it comes to helping patients grow and overcome the negative feelings that hold them back. Not only will we discuss how you feel, but I will also help you pinpoint the origin of your depression symptoms and provide you with tangible skills for addressing them whenever they arise.
What if I can’t afford depression therapy?
Depression treatment is an investment that can lead you to improve your morale and attitude, benefiting the way you feel both short-term and long-term. Everyone deserves a chance to have their concerns heard, needs met, and fears addressed.
Different people have different circumstances, so I’m adaptable with payment plans that fit whatever situation you find yourself in. If you’re committed to overcoming your depression by challenging the feelings that hold you back, then I encourage you to trust yourself and take the next step.
You Can Discover A Life Free From Depression
If you feel like depression has taken control, treatment with Brian Jacobs can help you take charge of your symptoms so that you can live every day with joy, self-assurance, and a sense of connection.
Please visit my contact page for more information about my practice or set up a free consultation. I look forward to hearing from you.
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