Depression Treatment Center
Signs & Symptoms of Depression
It is normal for people to experience feelings of sadness at certain times in their life, and these feelings often go away after a couple of days. Clinical depression is more than simply feeling sad for a short period of time. Instead, it includes multiple symptoms that persist and can interfere with daily life functioning.
Symptoms of depression or a depressive episode generally occur on most days over a period of at least two weeks. Depression symptoms that may benefit from treatment or counseling include:
- Feelings of sadness, tearfulness, emptiness or hopelessness
- Angry outbursts, irritability or frustration, even over small matters
- Loss of interest or pleasure in most or all normal activities, such as sex, hobbies or sports
- Sleep disturbances, including insomnia or sleeping too much
- Tiredness and lack of energy, so even small tasks take extra effort
- Reduced appetite and weight loss or increased cravings for food and weight gain
- Anxiety, agitation or restlessness
- Slowed thinking, speaking or body movements
- Feelings of worthlessness or guilt, fixating on past failures or self-blame
- Trouble thinking, concentrating, making decisions and remembering things
- Frequent or recurrent thoughts of death, suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts or suicide
- Unexplained physical problems, such as back pain or headaches
There may be some differences of depression symptoms in children, teenagers, and older adults.
A trained mental health professional should evaluate the person and make the diagnosis.
Depression Treatment Options
Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders. Treatment can help you get back to your best life.
Unfortunately, many people suffering from depression never seek treatment. The good news is that depression treatment can and does work to help lessen the symptoms of depression and increase quality of life. Research shows the highest success rates are depression treatment programs that combine medication therapy and talk therapy or counseling.
Mental Health Counseling
At Arbor Place in Menomonie and River Falls, we have professional therapists and counselors in our outpatient center who can work with you to treat your depression. Don’t wait – things can get better.