Depression

When should I get help for depression?

Many people think of depression and feeling blue as the same thing. Then they put off getting help because they believe they will eventually feel better. Your feelings will improve if you have the blues, but depression isn't the same.

Though your depression may be triggered by the same life events that cause the blues, depression is a serious condition. As a result, depression doesn't improve unless you get treatment, and the longer it goes on, the more it interrupts your daily life.

If you feel depressed most of the time and you don't improve within two weeks, you should seek help from the providers at Nunn Psychiatric Care.

What are the symptoms of depression?

You may not experience all the problems in this list, but depression typically causes several of the following symptoms:

• Feeling sad, worthless, and hopeless
• Losing interest in the activities you normally enjoy
• Withdrawing from your partner, family, and friends
• Feeling fatigued or drained of energy
• Eating more or less than usual
• Gaining or losing weight
• Sleeping more or less than normal
• Losing your ability to think or concentrate
• Being unable to make decisions
• Feeling irritable, angry, and anxious
• Thinking about hurting yourself or committing suicide

Many people with depression also have physical symptoms such as chronic pain in their muscles, joints, and back.

How is depression treated?

During your first telemedicine appointment, your provider learns about your symptoms and does an assessment to verify your diagnosis. They can also immediately begin your treatment, whether through counseling, medications, or a mix of both.

Your provider understands that being depressed makes it hard, if not impossible, for you to engage in counseling. If you have severe depression, you may need medication before a referral to a therapist.

Antidepressants improve your mood by boosting levels of brain chemicals. Unfortunately, it can take weeks for antidepressants to take effect, so your provider schedules regular medication management appointments. 

You can feel better with support from the compassionate team at Nunn Psychiatric Care. Call or book an appointment online today.

We see patients in the following surrounding cities: Hodgenville, KY, serving  Elizabethtown, Bardstown and Louisville, KY. Call us to book your appointment today.