It is normal to experience sadness or lack of motivation from time to time, or even a day where you don’t feel like doing much except laying in bed. However, if one day of laying in bed has turned into multiple days, or you have lost interest in activities that you used to enjoy; you may be struggling with depression. Depression becomes a problem when it interferes with our ability to function daily. If you’re living with depression, even the smallest task can become overwhelming.

Just like depression, symptoms of anxiety can be completely normal. Imagine a tiger is chasing you, of course, you’ll want your body to kick on its “fight or flight” response to get you to safety. But what happens when your body has an overactive fight or flight response?  For example, you could be going about your day when all of a sudden, your heart starts to race, you’re feeling on edge, or you have racing thoughts. You may not even have any idea why you’re experiencing any of these symptoms. This is when your brain has learned that the world around you is a place to fear. Your mind begins to keep your body in a constant state of alertness so that it’s prepared to flee from or fight any real or perceived threats. Over time this can become debilitating, and it can leave you feeling like you have an ongoing war with your mind and body

BUT.. there’s hope. Both Depression and Anxiety are TREATABLE. If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms of depression and/or anxiety, you can find relief. I encourage you to contact me to discuss how we can work together to help you take your life back.