If you are a New York resident and suspect you are suffering from anxiety or depression, the team at New Beginnings Associates in Smithtown is dedicated to helping you overcome the struggle.
Depression, Anxiety, and the Role of Therapy
Both depression and anxiety are categorized as mood disorders. Though they are two separate issues, many of the symptoms overlap, making it difficult to determine which you might have. Often, people suffer from both simultaneously. Below, the team at New Beginnings Associates of Smithtown, NY, offering individual in-person and online therapy, share the signs and symptoms of these mental health challenges and explain how we can help.
Symptoms to Keep an Eye Out For
Anxiety and depression can both have a severe impact on your life if not addressed. If you or someone you love shows or experiences any of the following signs and symptoms, consider seeking help as soon as possible.
- Having difficulty concentrating
- Being unable to fall asleep, usually due to racing thoughts
- Chronic fatigue
- Having trouble staying asleep or being restless
- Being moody constantly
- Suddenly lacking interest in hobbies, activities, or even people you once enjoyed
- Worrying or being afraid constantly, especially if the fears or worries revolve around things most people think are irrational
- Feeling worthless
- Experiencing physical symptoms regularly, such as breathing trouble, stomach pains, hot flashes, headaches, rapid heartbeat, or sweating when you are not sick
- Lack of appetite or increase in appetite
How Therapy Can Help
One major benefit of therapy is gaining clarity on what is going on in your life. The symptoms above can be overwhelming and confusing, leaving you with more questions than answers. However, a clear diagnosis can clear the clutter and help you move forward.
Therapy also includes talking about what is going on, which helps both you and the therapist. Your therapist can gain insight into why you are suffering from these symptoms and what triggers them. You can gain more clarity about whether these thoughts are being triggered by your present circumstances or your past ones.
For example, your anxiety might have begun due to an incident in your childhood. Identifying the root can play an integral role in healing.
Cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT is one common technique used for these conditions. It is a form of talk therapy that involves adjusting negative thoughts, learning healthy coping skills, and finding solutions for problems that you can control.
Don’t let anxiety or depression control your life and your future. Schedule an in-person or online appointment with the team at New Beginnings Associates of Smithtown, NY, by calling (631) 265-3133 today.