DEPRESSION

Everyone feels sadness from time to time, but feeling an oppressive hopelessness for more than a couple of days that impacts your quality of life may be depression.

Signs of depression may include losing interest in activities you once enjoyed, having trouble concentrating, feeling worthless or guilty, or, at its worst, experiencing thoughts of death or suicide. It may feel like you’re moving in slow motion and can even trigger physical symptoms like pain, weight loss or gain, trouble sleeping, or a lack of energy. Even starting therapy might feel pointless. It’s like nothing will help or you don’t deserve to feel better. That’s the voice of depression talking to you.