What is depression?
All of us have often felt “down” or low when things don’t go right. There are certain variations in our moods over time and even though our day-to-day activities. However, depression is a severe mental condition that causes fluctuations in mood,which makes people feel different emotions, particularly unhappy, lonely, demotivated, or negative toward themselves. Depression ranges from mild to severe depending on the various symptoms associated and the extent to which the condition interferes with an individual’s everyday life.
In milder forms, depression symptoms are brief, with no severe effect on day-to-day life. Therefore, milddepression treatment in Fort Worth is usually just therapy or therapy combined with a few medications. However, moderate to severe depression,exhibit more intense symptoms that last longer, and tend to interfere more with school, work, and socializing. Thus, it requires proper medical treatment alongwith psychotherapy and other lifestyle changes advised by the psychiatric expert.
Symptoms
Some common symptoms of depression are:
- feelings of emptiness or sadness,
- inability to feel content and happy (even from activities that you once used to enjoy),
- feeling guilty, worthless, or hopeless,
- isolating self
- physical ailments,
- chronic fatigue,
- lack of motivation,
- lethargy
- agitated
- irritability,
- indecisiveness,
- difficulty concentrating,
- changes in sleeping or eating habits,
- and suicidal thoughts.
If you or your loved one is exhibiting these symptoms, the best course of action is to seek help from a professional psychiatrist for depression treatment.
Treatment
There are several treatment methods available for depression. For many individuals dealing with depression, the most effective treatments are medication and psychotherapy. As far as the medicines are concerned, there is a wide range of antidepressants that a mental health professional or practitioner might prescribe. Finding the right combination of medication for specific symptoms is possibly a process of trial and error. However, with psychotherapy, the patient can talk about the possible underlying causes of depression and reframe unsettling moods &feelings, and negative thoughts help mental health professionalslayout a sound treatment plan.
At PsychDFW with DrRaju Indukuri, an adult depression psychiatrist, many of the untruthful assumptions among depressed individuals can get addressed as he prevents them from relapsing into a never-ending depressive cycle.
Why choose PsychDFW for depression treatment?
Depression is a highly challenging and sensitive condition among adults as well as children. We, at PsychDFW, help individuals suffering from this condition and treat them to lead a healthy, happy life. Our professionaldepression psychiatrist in Fort WorthDr Raju Indukuri, with his 30 years of experience and expertise, tackles depression disorders and provide affordable mental healthcare to everyone in need.
Call us now to make an appointment or stop by in person at our medical psychiatry office.