Depression Therapy

The latest research on depression suggests that it is caused by a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological factors. Its risk factors include a family history of depression, major life changes like trauma, illness, or stress, and some types of physical illnesses and medications.

However, even in the most severe cases, depression can be treated with some combination of medication, psychotherapy, or alternative therapy. If you or someone you know struggles with depression, contact our depression therapy program in Louisville today and learn how we can help treat it.

A major depressive order is a serious mood disorder that affects millions, with feelings of overwhelming sadness, lack of interest in everyday activities, or worse, a hopelessness that leads to suicidal thoughts.

Around 16 million U.S. adults suffered at least one major depressive episode in 2012, and women are more likely to be diagnosed with some form of depression than men. Worldwide, according to the World Health Organization, 350 million people are suffering from depression.

There’s no single cause of depression but hormones and genetics as well as brain chemistry all contribute. Untreated, depression can lead to alcohol or drug abuse as well as other social and physical problems, including obesity or malnutrition, headaches, panic disorders, self-mutilation or suicide attempts.

Depression is often misunderstood, as many believe those who suffer should just be able to “snap out of it,” which is far from reality. Clinical depression goes deeper than just having a bad day or getting “the blues.” To be diagnosed, one must suffer symptoms of depression for more than two weeks. If you or someone you know may be struggling with depression contact JourneyPure’s depression treatment in Louisville today and learn how we can begin helping you treat depression.

Symptoms of Depression

In addition to low mood, some other persistent symptoms are required for a major depression diagnosis. The strength and frequency of these symptoms depend on the individual.

If you have experienced some of the following signs and symptoms of depression every day for two weeks or more, you may have depression.

• Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism
• Irritability
• Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness
• Loss of interest or pleasure in the usual hobbies
• Decreased energy
• Moving or talking more slowly
• Restlessness
• Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
• Changes in sleeping patterns: insomnia or oversleeping
• Appetite or weight changes
• Thoughts of death or suicide
• Aches and pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems with no clear physical cause

If you show signs of any of these symptoms or suspect you may struggle with depression, don’t wait, call our depression therapy program in Louisville, KY today and speak to one of our specialists and learn how we can help you.

Types Of Depression

There are forms of depression that differ slightly from one another. They may develop under certain life circumstances, including:

• Persistent depressive disorder. Also called dysthymia, a persistent depressive disorder is a depressed mood that lasts for years. The symptoms are less severe, but episodes of major depression can crop up from time to time
• Postpartum depression. Many women experience postpartum depression after giving birth. It is far more severe than the “baby blues,” in that its symptoms include extreme sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion. These symptoms make it difficult for new mothers to complete the daily care activities that come with having a newborn baby.
• Psychotic depression. Psychotic depression occurs when depression combines with some form of psychosis. This includes having disturbing false fixed beliefs, or delusions, and hearing or seeing things that others cannot see, also known as hallucinations. Psychotic symptoms often have a theme, such as guilt, poverty, or illness.
• Seasonal affective disorder. Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, occurs with depression during the winter months, or when there is less natural sunlight. This form of depression is accompanied sometimes by social withdrawal, increased sleep, and weight gain.
• Bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder differs from depression in basic ways. However, it is included because the “low moods” of the disorder meet the criteria for major depression. Of course, in people with bipolar disorder, these low moods are counteracted with bouts of extreme euphoria.

Benefits Of Our Depression Treatment in Louisville, KY

Even in the most severe cases, depression can be treated. However, no two people have exactly the same kind of depression. There is no “one size fits all” treatment.

Antidepressants are a medication that treats depression. They help improve the way the brain engages with certain chemicals to control mood or stress. Antidepressants take time, usually from two to four weeks, to work.

Several types of psychotherapy like the kind we offer here in our depression therapy program in Louisville, or “talk therapy” can help people with depression. Individual therapy, group therapy, and family counseling have all shown significant benefits in treating depression.

Brain stimulation therapies, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), can effectively treat some types of depression when medication has failed or the side effects of a medication have proven to be too much to handle.

Get The Help You Deserve At Our Depression Treatment in Louisville, KY

JourneyPure’s depression therapy program in Louisville, Kentucky is an addiction treatment provider that has helped many people addicted to drugs overcome their drug addiction and any co-occurring disorders. We have the staff and resources to give you or your loved one the best shot at long-term recovery and a life free from addiction.

We take a comprehensive and holistic approach to our, including medical intervention and cognitive behavioral therapy as well as holistic services like experiential therapies. This approach has successfully helped drug abusers go on to live happy, productive, and sober lives. Reach out to us today.