Everyone experiences sadness or unhappy periods. But sometimes those emotions can hinder a person, causing a disruption in their daily lives, their ability to work, and enjoy life with family and friends.
Depression can take shape in a person's life due to overwhelming life circumstances. It can also be due to internal factors, and have a genetic aspect to it, sometimes making it more of a struggle for a person. Guilty feelings, suicidal thoughts, loss of interest in life, and withdrawal from friends and family are signs that a person is experiencing a more severe form of depression.
Feeling understood with your issue is important. Many people can feel dismissed or told they need to be tougher.
Psychotherapy offers care, support, and understanding in a safe environment to feel understood.
Best practice for treating depression and sadness can include psychotherapy along with medication management. Psychotherapy can be the first step in obtaining relief and growing out of emotional difficulty.
Finding a good fit for therapy can be the first step back toward a balanced life. Psychotherapy, hypnosis, Alpha-Stim medical device, and biofeedback are some of the means to help you find peace and to better manage your life. Chicago Psychology Services offers caring psychotherapy to help you begin healing.