Our moods naturally go up and down.

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Tell-tale signs of depression

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• Feeling down (in the dumps), blue, blah, sad, empty, hopeless, or discouraged.

• Not feeling like doing anything, struggling to get going, or not enjoying things you used to love. Maybe you just don’t care anymore. Even simple things—getting out of bed, showering, brushing your teeth—can feel like too much.

• Withdrawing from family and friends—avoiding calls, texts, or plans.

• Sleeping too little or too much.

• Not feeling like eating and having to force yourself, or eating too much for comfort. Weight might shift—losing or gaining.

• Struggling to concentrate, focus, make decisions, or think clearly.

• Feeling drained, exhausted, or constantly fatigued.

• Thinking poorly of yourself—feeling worthless, purposeless, or lost.

• Work, school, and social life suffering—you notice it, and others do too.

What causes depression?

Some people have a family history of depression, though it may not be talked about. You might suspect family members have gone undiagnosed or untreated. Maybe they (or you) have been “self-medicating” instead.
Sometimes depression is tied to a clear event—a breakup, divorce, or loss. Other times, it seems to come out of nowhere.
Medications can sometimes help stabilize and improve mood.

Help and Hope

If any of this sounds, feels, or looks like you, reach out—to me, to someone. Let’s talk about what’s going on with you (past and present). Together, we can find a path forward (future).

We’ll start small—tiny, doable steps that set you up for success, with flexibility built in. My role? To guide, nudge, encourage, cheerlead. I typically meet regularly—often weekly—with people dealing with depression. As your mood improves, we space out sessions until we both agree there’s no need to follow up.

I can hold hope for you, even if you don’t see it, feel it, or believe in it just yet.

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Note: If you’re having thoughts of hurting yourself, please get help. Here are some crisis resources.

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