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"Even a happy life cannot be without a measure of darkness, and the word 'happy'
would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness." Carl Jung
DEPRESSION It’s not unusual to have one of those days when you
want to crawl back into bed, pull the covers over your head, and hide from the world. Everyone has a case of the blues from
time to time—but if you have persistent feelings of sadness or helplessness for more than two weeks, you may be suffering
from depression. Anyone
can become depressed. Unfortunately, many people think depression is an illness they must overcome by themselves. That is
not true. Depression can be diagnosed and treated. Be honest with yourself as you read the following checklist. How
many of these symptoms apply to you?
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WARNING
SIGNS
If you are concerned that you might be struggling with depression, it is important to reach out to a
professional for help. I work in conjunction with many local physicians and psychiatrists if you are considering using
medication to help get you back on track. Please consider calling me for a free initial consultation if you suffer from
4 or more of the following symptoms:
- Sadness throughout the day, nearly every day
- Loss of interest in or enjoyment of your
favorite activities
- Feelings of worthlessness
- Thoughts of death or suicide
- Sleeping too much or too little
- Change in appetite
or weight
- Trouble making decisions?
- Fatigue or lack of energy?
- Trouble concentrating?
- Excessive or inappropriate feelings of
guilt?
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Are You Seeking Counseling?
I am professional counselor, licensed by the State of Texas. If you are interested in meeting with me, I offer
a 30-minute free consultation. Studies suggest that the one of the most important healing factors in therapy is a good
personality match. We can use this time to talk about what's troubling you and see if I am the best person to fit your
needs. To schedule an appointment, please give me a call or send me an email. I'd like to help in any way that
I can.
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Tom Bolls, MA, LPC Psychotherapist 8500 North MoPac
Expressway #820 Austin, Texas 78759 (512) 468-7832 |
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Copyright 2011 Tom Bolls, Two Rivers Counseling
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