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Are you finding yourself feeling down, depressed and having no motivation?

Stella Alatzas, LCSW • January 28, 2021
Have you noticed your mood is a little off or that your energy level is low and that you are you feeling down, depressed, hopeless or sad?  You may be experiencing symptoms of depression. Included below is a great description from the American Psychiatry Association: 

Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease a person’s ability to function at work and at home.

Depression symptoms can vary from mild to severe and can include:

Feeling sad or having a depressed mood
Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed
Changes in appetite — weight loss or gain unrelated to dieting
Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much
Loss of energy or increased fatigue
Increase in purposeless physical activity (e.g., hand-wringing or pacing) or slowed movements and speech (actions observable by others)
Feeling worthless or guilty
Difficulty thinking, concentrating or making decisions
Thoughts of death or suicide

If you have been experiencing any of these issues, it might be time for us to talk. I have the skills and resources to help you improve your life. 

How Do You Take A Forest Bath?

By William Schroeder • December 7, 2020
By Leila Levinson, JD, LMSW When was the last time you sat in the woods with no purpose other than to be surrounded by trees? This immersion in nature is what the Japanese call “forest bathing” or shinrin-yoku. Shinrin in Japanese means “forest,” and yoku means “bath.” And just as when you immerse yourself in […] The post How Do You Take A Forest Bath? appeared first on Just Mind.

Social Media Might Be Giving You Imposter Syndrome. Here’s How to Stop It.

By William Schroeder • October 26, 2020
By William Schroeder, LPC Before there was Instagram, there was the gym. Growing up in the ’90s, I didn’t spend hours scrolling through the feeds of friends and celebrities, comparing my life to theirs. But 4-5 times a week, after school, I would head over to Cureton’s Gym on Metairie Road and spend hours lifting […] The post Social Media Might Be Giving You Imposter Syndrome. Here’s How to Stop It. appeared first on Just Mind.
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