Common Concerns that people bring into therapy
Depression
One in five people experience depression every year. Clinical depression isn't just "the blues" or feeling down for a few days. Routine daily tasks and routines are a challenge. Depression steals life away from persons who struggle with it, and often has a profound effect on their loved ones as well.
Symptoms of depression can include: sadness, loss of interest in enjoyable activities, weight loss or weight gain, change of appetite, insomnia or excessive sleep, slowed physical movements, agitation, decreased energy or fatigue, feelings of worthlessness, excessive guilt, indecisiveness, an inability to concentrate, and more.
Minnesotans might find their depression exacerbated by the shorter, darker days of fall and winter.
Anxiety
Anxiety seems to be almost epidemic in today’s highly competitive and busy world. Anxiety often is a feeling of unrest, dread, or worry. It typically is triggered by any number of factors: External (viewing the news, a fast paced lifestyle), Physical (lack of sleep, blood sugar levels), Learning (parents who were highly anxious), Trauma (situations that caused great pain), and Cognitive style (all or nothing, or catastrophic thinking patterns).
Anxiety symptoms can include: • Inability to relax • Tense feelings • Rapid heartbeat • Dry mouth • Increased blood pressure • Jumpiness or feeling faint • Excessive perspiration • Feeling clammy • Constant anticipation of trouble • Constant feeling of uneasiness
Self-image/Self-esteem /Self-worth
Self-esteem allows us to function confidently, and provides us with strength during difficult times. Good self-esteem is not arrogant, rather it is a deeply held belief in our essential worth as a human being. When feelings of inferiority and self-doubt overtake us, we can experience self-doubt, self-loathing, an inability to accept our worthiness, and we can adopt a belief that we don’t deserve good things and supportive relationships. There can be a tendency to isolate, or distance oneself from others.
Relationship Problems (and Loneliness)
Many people experience relationship dissatisfaction and loneliness. These problems may be with an intimate love partner or family member, but many people experience relationship challenges with friends, roommates, or co-workers. Communication problems, anger, dependency, jealousy, finances, stress, and lack of time are just a few of the things that can cause serious relationship problems.
One in five people experience depression every year. Clinical depression isn't just "the blues" or feeling down for a few days. Routine daily tasks and routines are a challenge. Depression steals life away from persons who struggle with it, and often has a profound effect on their loved ones as well.
Symptoms of depression can include: sadness, loss of interest in enjoyable activities, weight loss or weight gain, change of appetite, insomnia or excessive sleep, slowed physical movements, agitation, decreased energy or fatigue, feelings of worthlessness, excessive guilt, indecisiveness, an inability to concentrate, and more.
Minnesotans might find their depression exacerbated by the shorter, darker days of fall and winter.
Anxiety
Anxiety seems to be almost epidemic in today’s highly competitive and busy world. Anxiety often is a feeling of unrest, dread, or worry. It typically is triggered by any number of factors: External (viewing the news, a fast paced lifestyle), Physical (lack of sleep, blood sugar levels), Learning (parents who were highly anxious), Trauma (situations that caused great pain), and Cognitive style (all or nothing, or catastrophic thinking patterns).
Anxiety symptoms can include: • Inability to relax • Tense feelings • Rapid heartbeat • Dry mouth • Increased blood pressure • Jumpiness or feeling faint • Excessive perspiration • Feeling clammy • Constant anticipation of trouble • Constant feeling of uneasiness
Self-image/Self-esteem /Self-worth
Self-esteem allows us to function confidently, and provides us with strength during difficult times. Good self-esteem is not arrogant, rather it is a deeply held belief in our essential worth as a human being. When feelings of inferiority and self-doubt overtake us, we can experience self-doubt, self-loathing, an inability to accept our worthiness, and we can adopt a belief that we don’t deserve good things and supportive relationships. There can be a tendency to isolate, or distance oneself from others.
Relationship Problems (and Loneliness)
Many people experience relationship dissatisfaction and loneliness. These problems may be with an intimate love partner or family member, but many people experience relationship challenges with friends, roommates, or co-workers. Communication problems, anger, dependency, jealousy, finances, stress, and lack of time are just a few of the things that can cause serious relationship problems.