Depression Counseling in Midland, MI

Are you struggling with Depression?

Depression affects every area of life, from having enough energy to get through the day to being able to sleep through the night. Although people are affected differently, commonly they have less energy and motivation to do things. For some people, comfort food becomes an easy option when they are hurting. Unfortunately, a lack of activity and unhealthy eating often causes weight gain, which only increases the person’s feelings of worthlessness and sadness. This causes them to withdraw further and feel increasingly isolated. It is a downward spiral, and many people end up feeling like they are alone in a pit with no bottom.

The first step to treating depression is to connect with help. Contacting a friend or making a call to a therapist is a courageous first step. A second crucial step is to begin increasing your activity level, even if it means taking a walk around your house. Activity releases endorphins in the brain, which makes us feel better.

Contacting your physician about an antidepressant can be a helpful option for some people. Antidepressants help to alleviate the symptoms of depression enough for the person to begin working on why they feel depressed. Looking at the why’s of depression is where a therapist can help. Trauma and loss are typical causes of depression, even if the trauma occurred a long time ago. The effects of multiple losses and stressors add up and take their toll.

The Covid 19 epidemic brought the effects of isolation and stress to the forefront, with many people experiencing depression as a result. Processing through loss and trauma can have a very positive effect on depression, and enable the individual to experience hope and a sense of personal well being.