When Life Is Overwhelming
Depression
Depression affects most people at some point. Depression can be experienced due to a situation that takes a little support to major depressive disorders that last for an extended period of time. Even in instances where you are still able to function and “go through the motions” of daily life, you may feel your emotions are blunted and are no longer finding joy in life or avoiding any extra engagement with the world. This isolation can feel so lonely and hopeless. Whatever led to your depression, our counselors are available to assist in helping you create a plan on moving forward.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, if you are experiencing the signs and symptoms nearly every day for at least two weeks you may be suffering from depression:
(https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression)
- Persistent sad, anxious, or “empty” mood
- Feelings of hopelessness, or pessimism
- Irritability
- Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness
- Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities
- Decreased energy or fatigue
- Moving or talking more slowly
- Feeling restless or having trouble sitting still
- Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
- Difficulty sleeping, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping
- Appetite and/or weight changes
- Thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts
- Aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems without a clear physical cause and/or that do not ease even with treatment
If you are experiencing depression A Healing Path Counseling & Consulting, PLLC team is here to help provide the tools to guide your return to hope and joy
Anxiety
Anxiety can be a real wake up call. Anxiety can feel like it comes from nowhere. You can start pacing or have a full blown anxiety attack (or panic attack) that can make you think you are going to die. A Healing Path Counseling therapists can help tailor anxiety treatment to your situation from coping with an overwhelming life situation to diagnosing anxiety disorders.
According to the Mayo clinic, common anxiety signs and symptoms include:
- Feeling nervous, restless or tense
- Having a sense of impending danger, panic or doom
- Having an increased heart rate
- Breathing rapidly (hyperventilation)
- Sweating
- Trembling
- Feeling weak or tired
- Trouble concentrating or thinking about anything other than the present worry
- Having trouble sleeping
- Experiencing gastrointestinal (GI) problems
- Having difficulty controlling worry
- Having the urge to avoid things that trigger anxiety
Call us today to schedule time with one of our therapists. Tools and techniques exist to help you through those concerning moments and we want to guide you to find what works best for you.
Relationship / Divorce Issues
The statement that we have all heard a million times, “Relationships are Hard”. While we have all heard it, the fact that it is sad so much is because in fact, Relationships are hard. Without care and commitment, a relationship between you and anyone else can deteriorate or fade away. This is especially true when you truly care about the longevity of a partnership. A focus on marriage counseling, couples counseling, or individual counseling working toward establishing important direction for moving past divorce or difficulty in moving past some event within a relationship.
The counselors at A Healing Path Counseling on focused on helping you create more meaningful relationships with those important in your life. We have the right therapist for moving through divorce, couples therapy, and marriage therapy. We know the strength it takes to make this step, and we want to encourage you to allow us to walk with you.
Religious and Spiritual Crisis
Your religion and/or spirituality is your sanctuary for finding inner wisdom and guidance as you navigate difficult times. Depending on where you seek this support, churches, religions, “Christians” can often leave you with more feelings of shame than love and hope. So many people interpret the words in (insert your religious text here) in different ways and sometimes those interpretations can be darts that serve to hurt and wound your soul. When you feel that you are questioning your faith or you recognize that you believe something different, then the world feels heavy and different. What if really acting on that shift in your perspective could leave you with an entirely different relationship with your friends and family, or worse, without them.
Anger is now evolving in this divided world. Your differing beliefs could lead to belittling, frustration and name calling because the climate for tolerance and independent thought is only appropriate if you fit the religious mold. If you stray from any “group think” you are berated, and questioning faith, religion, or church, could be a lonely place to find yourself, so you continue to be quiet despite the inner turmoil.
A Healing Path Counseling understands this turmoil. The healing starts with you and we are not afraid to stand with you.
