Anxiety and Depression

The onset of depression is slow and silent.

Exhausted, disconnected, worthless, and sad feelings can creep up on you over time. They often start subtly – months of stagnation, a lack of motivation, and a growing sense that things aren’t right. Eventually, you look back and realize, “I’m depressed.”

Depression can feel like driving for miles with no destination in mind. At first, you may have had a clear purpose or motivation, but somewhere you lost your way. The excitement or drive that once fueled you is replaced by a sense of aimlessness and exhaustion.

There may be no apparent reason for it. For many, depression appears, ebbing and flowing unpredictably through life. And sometimes, its arrival can feel almost like a shadow that, without warning, steals your energy and leaves you empty and detached.

The triggers may be hard to pinpoint. It could be a buildup of minor stressors or a larger event, but whatever the cause, the effect is the same: life begins to feel hopeless, and the joy that once existed seems distant or impossible to reclaim.

The double whammy – anxiety plus depression.

Anxiety often comes along for the ride, intensifying the weight of what you’re already experiencing. It causes your heart to race, chest to tighten, and mind to spiral. Anxiety fills you with dread and unease, clouding your thoughts with relentless worry.

It’s the constant barrage of what-ifs: “What if I never want to get out of bed again? What if I lose my job? What if my partner leaves me?”

These thoughts loop endlessly, amplifying the fear and uncertainty that already feel so overwhelming.

Anxiety can make even the simplest decisions feel like insurmountable challenges. It can keep you stuck in a cycle of worry, doubt, and fear about things that may never even happen.

Anxiety and depression create a vicious cycle.

Anxiety and depression are like two monsters feeding off each other. In the process, your goals and sense of self get pushed aside.

You might ask yourself, “What are my goals?”

Now, you isolate yourself, pull away from others, and your negative inner voice grows louder with every step: “I’m not good enough. There is no hope.”

When anxiety and depression are intertwined deep within us, it’s crucial to take a step back and talk about it.

Let’s talk.

If you’re here, likely, anxiety and depression are deeply embedded in your life. It’s time to pause, examine these feelings, and create a game plan for moving forward.

Therapy provides a safe space to work through some essential concerns, such as how anxiety and depression interact to affect your life.

What life factors, such as ADHD, social relationships, health issues, sleep patterns, career challenges, brain injury, or significant life changes like a breakup or divorce, are influencing how you think? What tools do you need to create and execute a plan that works for you?

Together, we’ll work toward breaking the cycle, addressing the root causes, and creating a path that aligns with your true self and values.

Overcome anxiety and depression through therapy.

In our sessions, we’ll explore together how your anxious or depressed inner dialogue may be trying to define who you are. These thoughts can become so ingrained that they start to feel like your identity, but they don’t have to control you.

We will identify the “what-ifs” and “coulda-woulda-shouldas” – those self-critical thoughts that keep you stuck in cycles of doubt and regret. You’ll learn to recognize when you’re caught in this thinking, and I’ll provide tools to help you separate from it. Over time, you’ll be able to shift your mindset and regain control of your narrative.

Additionally, we’ll dive deeply into your core values. What truly matters to you? What do you want your life to stand for? What qualities do you want to cultivate, and how do you want to show up in your relationships with others? Are your relationships, job, and health aligned with your values – the very foundation of who you are?

Together, we’ll work toward building a life that reflects your authentic self and fosters peace and fulfillment. If you are ready to overcome your anxiety and depression, we are here to help. Contact us today for more information.