Depression Therapy Calgary
Sadness is a healthy emotion. Depression is more than just sadness.
Do you experience negative thoughts of your self, of others, and of the world?
Have you noticed changes in energy, motivation, pleasure, or appetite?
Do you experience intrusive thoughts of worthlessness or guilt?
Sadness is a normal emotion that is often experienced with loss. The sadness indicates one’s capacity to love and thus a vacancy is left when we lose something we love (i.e., feeling of loss).
Depression is not just a fleeting feeling of sadness or temporary melancholy. It can occur when the reaction to a difficult situation is turned inward. In other words, we blame ourselves for our difficulties, resulting in feelings of guilt and shame.
Depression can also arise from internal conflicts, failures, and a discrepancy between expectations and reality.
Depression can infiltrate every aspect of a person's life, impacting our thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and physical well-being. It can lead to a persistent sense of hopelessness, a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed, difficulty concentrating or making decisions, and changes in appetite and sleep patterns.