Boulder Depression
Depression is not uncommon or unnatural; everybody feels sad at times. And for most healthy individuals sadness is the other side of the happiness coin. Life means loss, and loss most often results in sadness. Think about the loss of a loved one. It would be unhealthy not to be sad about that.
When sadness turns chronic, when it continues for weeks and months, then we know that we have a problem. Such never ending sadness is now a depression. When depression gets in the way of having a normal life, then you have a medical condition and you will need support, therapy, and sometimes even medication.
Like in the picture above, when the sky turns dark and you can not see a silver lining, then look for help. Click and call 303 - 447 8443 and find out what we at Interactive Brain Analysis can do for you.
We also offer “before and after” EEG Brain Analysis services to WellWise, a Boulder clinic offering Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy for Treatment Resistant Depression, Suicidal Ideation and Anxiety Disorders.
What is clinical depression?
The official definition of clinical depression is when you have at least five of the following symptoms at the same time:
depressed feelings for most of the day, especially in the morning
always tired or having no energy
difficulty sleeping or sleeping excessively almost every day
daily feelings of worthlessness or guilt
difficulty being focused and difficulty making decisions
often thinking about death or suicide
restlessness or physical agitation or being slowed down
no pleasure and no passion in almost all activities nearly every day
five percent weight loss or gain in a month
More about Boulder Depression and how it can be treated will follow soon. Read here about depression therapy options.