Depression & Anxiety

Anxiety and depression are the two most common mental health concerns. Even though anxiety and depression are two different conditions, they often occur together. Severe ongoing feelings of extreme stress leads to anxiety. Symptoms of anxiety include feelings of fear; panic, difficulty with sleeping; cold or sweaty palms, hands or feet; shortness of breath; heart palpitations; inability to stay still and calm; constant dry mouth; and numbness or tingling in hands or feet. Even though the success rate of anxiety varies, but continuous psychotherapy may help in reducing the symptoms.

Depression is feeling blue and unmotivated most of the day. Symptoms of depression are: fatigue or loss of energy almost every day; impaired concentration, indecisiveness; insomnia or hypersomnia (excessive sleeping) almost every day; appetite of weight changes; anger or irritability; self-loathing; reckless behavior; and unexplained aches and pains. Though, medication helps in reducing the symptoms of depression, it is not suitable for long term without unwanted side effects. Treatment of depression with psychotherapy takes time, but is reliable as it uses inner strength and support from friends and family. With psychotherapy individual reach their maximum potential using their coping skills. The counselor develops a compatible treatment plan which focuses on the client as a whole in order to understand his/her point of view. The counselor and the client work together towards an attainable goal.