Depression
When life feels heavy or flat
Depression doesn't always look like sadness. Sometimes it looks like going through the motions, losing interest in things you used to love, or feeling disconnected from the people around you. Many high-functioning people keep everything running on the outside while feeling empty on the inside.
Understanding Depression
Depression affects mood, thinking, the body and behavior.
Common signs include:
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Persistent low mood, numbness or irritability
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Loss of interest or pleasure in daily life
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Changes in sleep, appetite or energy
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Harsh self-criticism, guilt or a sense of worthlessness
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Trouble focusing or making decisions
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Pulling away from friends, family or activities
Depression tends to feed itself. Low energy leads to doing less, doing less leads to feeling worse, and the inner critic gets louder. It is not a character flaw or a lack of willpower. It is a real condition, and it responds to treatment.
How we help at The Therapy Cove
We look at the whole picture: your thoughts, your relationships, your history and the circumstances weighing on you. Our clinicians help you:
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Identify and challenge the beliefs that keep you stuck
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Rebuild routines and small actions that restore energy and meaning
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Explore the losses, early experiences and repeating patterns underneath the depression, including the ones that sit outside your awareness
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Reconnect with your values and with the people who matter to you
When helpful, we coordinate with your physician or psychiatrist so your care works together.
Take the first step
You deserve to feel like yourself again. Call us at (732) 703-7793 or request a consultation online. We see clients in person in Toms River, NJ, and by telehealth throughout New Jersey and South Carolina.
If you are in crisis or having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) or call 911.