Depression
Depression Treatment
If you often feel down, robbed of enjoyment, fatigued or worse—plagued by thoughts of suicide, you may be living with depression. But you’re not walking this path alone. Depression is a common mental condition that affects more than 16 million American adults every year.
Signs of Depression
- Feeling sad, irritable or down almost every day for much of the day
- Frequent crying spells
- Changes in appetite, such as eating a lot more or less than normal
- Significant weight loss or weight gain
- Changes in sleep patterns
- Loss of interest in the things that you used to enjoy
- Difficulty concentrating or paying attention
- Feeling fatigued or tired in spite of getting enough sleep
- Persistent feelings of hopelessness
- Feeling worthless or guilty often
- Thoughts of death or self-harming behaviors
Heal with Depression Treatment
You can overcome depression’s debilitating symptoms through effective talk therapy. Depending on your unique needs, your therapist at Austin Anxiety and Trauma Specialists will recommend various treatments, including:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) –
Transform negative thought patterns into positive responses and master your response to stress. CBT is a type of psychotherapy that empowers you to modify your thought patterns, behaviors, and moods.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy –
Learn to cope with negative emotions and heal from them through EMDR therapy, designed for people with depression and a history of trauma.
Rational emotive behavioral (REBT) –
Replace negative, self-defeating thoughts with healthier, productive beliefs in this short-term psychotherapy. REBT helps you make connections between negative thoughts and unhealthy behaviors, revealing their impact on your life goals.
