Recognize the warning signs of worsening depression, understand chronic depression waves, and discover comprehensive treatment options to turn back the tide and reclaim your quality of life.
Chronic mental health conditions like depression can come in waves. After a period of stable, positive mood, you might notice your mental health taking another downswing. Many people experience chronic depression, characterized by repeated depressive periods or episodes over time.
It can be difficult to notice when you're on a depressive downswing, but if you pay attention, you'll notice telltale signs and symptoms.
You could be feeling more emotions of doubt or despair, or struggle increasingly with symptoms related to eating, sleeping, or socializing.
Once you start to suspect that your depression is getting worse, reach out for renewed help and support.
The compassionate team of therapists at Nugent Family Counseling provide ongoing, effective support for new and existing patients who live with depression.
If you're concerned that your depression might be getting worse, contact Nugent Family Counseling now to explore your options for treatment. With help, you can turn back the tide of your depression and reclaim your full quality of life.
Major depressive disorder and related mental health conditions can seriously interfere with your day-to-day life. Your depression might come in waves, leaving you feeling worse at times than you may have expected.
The symptoms of depression can be complex, but there are a few key indicators that can serve as a guide to the severity of your condition.
If you are experiencing a depressive episode, you might experience:
Feelings of sadness
Melancholy
Despair
Hopelessness
You may notice that hobbies and friendships no longer fill you with joy
You might find yourself withdrawing from activities
In addition, a major depressive episode can impact other aspects of your health and wellness:
You might struggle to get to sleep at night – or, you could struggle to get out of bed at a reasonable hour
Appetite changes or irregular eating patterns
Challenges maintaining social connections
You're at a higher risk for depression if you have:
Been through trauma
Family history of depression
Personal history of substance abuse
Don't suffer with depression alone.
If you suspect that your symptoms are worsening, seek professional help and support right away.
The Nugent Family Counseling team is here to listen, advise, and work with you on a full treatment plan to address your depressive symptoms and manage your condition in the long term.
We recommend multiple types of treatments for patients with depression:
Personal therapy sessions
Balance acceptance with change
Personalized counseling approach
Management through medication
Group therapy
Microcurrent electrical therapy
Aromatherapy
Hypnosis and neurofeedback
To learn more about your options for coping with worsening depression, contact the experts at Nugent Family Counseling Center today.
You can schedule your appointment online, or over the phone at our offices in San Jose, California, Los Gatos, California, and Reno, Nevada.
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Chronic depression comes in waves, and recognizing warning signs is crucial: emotional symptoms (sadness, despair, hopelessness, loss of joy, social withdrawal), physical changes (sleep disturbances, eating irregularities), and lifestyle impacts (difficulty socializing). Risk factors include trauma history, family depression, and substance abuse. Professional treatment combining CBT, DBT, individualized psychotherapy, medication management, group therapy, and innovative approaches like neurofeedback can help you turn back the tide and reclaim your quality of life.