How do I know if I suffer from Depression? Why Therapy is an option

Many people are not opposed to meeting with a therapist, and they can see its benefits. Still, many individuals struggle to realize what they are suffering from. When you do not know what is causing the issues, many find it challenging to sit down with someone and discuss it. The National Institute of Health stated that 60.4% of people go undiagnosed with depression! Many who fall in that 60.4% may not even realize they are struggling with depression because they have just become used to feeling this way.

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There are many indicators that you may be struggling with depression; the Mayo Clinic listed a few (Sawchuk, 2022):

• Feeling sad constantly

• Angry outbursts or irritability

• Loss of interest in hobbies, sex, and sports

• Irregular sleep schedule

• Constantly tired

• Reduced appetite

• Feeling worthless

If you are looking at this list and realizing you are struggling with several of them, there's a chance you may have undiagnosed depression. At Fairapy, we use CBT Psychotherapy, which helps you accept and commit to therapy to work on some of these issues. Walking through this with a trained professional can make a difference. You do not need to let your anxiety conquer your life, there are options available to help guide you through this journey.

Reach out to a team member, and let us help walk you through this, depression does not have to control your life anymore!