Are you Depressed?
Marsha B. Sauls,
Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
770-668-0350 x 221
Many people suffer from depression. For some their depressed mood has been
around for such a long time they have gotten used to it. For these people, their depressed mood is
sometimes noticed more by those around them than by themselves. For others depression is transitory and can
be caused by an event causing unusual emotional stress. Some symptoms of depression are as follows.
Having trouble concentrating
Having difficulty sleeping
Loosing enjoyment in things you like
Feeling overly negative and/or
critical of yourself and others
Having less energy and getting tired
easily
Loosing interest in being around other
people
Crying easily
Having trouble accomplishing tasks
Changes in mood or behavior
Feeling there is nothing to look
forward to
Many people treat their depressive symptoms by ignoring them
(Toughing them out.) or self medicating with alcohol (To relieve stress.). Depression is now best treated with
cognitive therapy or medication.
According to current research data, the most effective treatment for
depression is a combination of both cognitive therapy and medication.