Therapy for Depression

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Everyone feels sad, stressed, or flat at times—but when these feelings persist, worsen, or start to affect your daily life, it may be depression. For some, this looks like ongoing sadness or emptiness; for others, it shows up more as irritability, frustration, or anger.

Depression can affect sleep, energy, appetite, relationships, motivation, and self-esteem. You may lose interest in activities you once enjoyed, struggle to keep up at work or study, or withdraw from loved ones.

If you’ve been feeling low for two weeks or more, you might like to check in with yourself using the checklist below.

You might be experiencing symptoms of depression if you’ve noticed:

  • Persistent sadness, emptiness or irritability

  • Loss of interest or pleasure in activities you normally enjoy

  • Changes in appetite or weight

  • Difficulty sleeping, or sleeping much more than usual

  • Fatigue or low energy most days

  • Feelings of guilt, hopelessness, or worthlessness

  • Trouble concentrating or making decisions

  • Moving or speaking more slowly than usual, or feeling restless

These experiences are based on the DSM-5 criteria for Depression and can range from mild to severe. While this checklist is for general information and does not provide a formal diagnosis, if you recognise some of these symptoms in yourself you may benefit from talking to a mental health professional.

At Inner Northern Psychology in Fitzroy, our experienced psychologists use evidence-based approaches such as CBT, Schema Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy, to support clients experiencing depression. Contact us to discuss how we can tailor treatment to meet your unique needs and goals.