Navigating depression can feel like traversing through a dense fog, where every facet of life seems muted and distant.

The world around you may whirl at a seemingly faster pace, leaving you struggling to keep up.

Simple tasks that were once second nature can become overwhelming, and the joys that once lit up your days may lose their sparkle.

Depression extends beyond a psychological realm; it's a somatic state that casts a heavy toll on both your emotions and physical well-being.

This pervasive sense of sadness can permeate all aspects of life, creating a profound sense of disconnection and isolation. The very nature of depression complicates efforts to change—how do you summon the energy for change when it feels like hope and concentration are in short supply?

Depression or low mood can manifest in a variety of signs and symptoms. It's important to recognize that the experience of depression is subjective and can vary from person to person.

Some common signs and symptoms include:

Psychological

• Feeling consistently sad, empty, or having a sense of hopelessness

• Losing interest or pleasure in activities that were once enjoyable

• A pervasive sense of worthlessness or excessive guilt over minor shortcomings

• Trouble focusing, making decisions, or experiencing memory issues

• Withdrawing from social activities, friends, and family

• Suicidal Thoughts

Somatic

• Insomnia or sleeping too much, experiencing disruptions in sleep

• Feeling persistently tired, lacking energy, and experiencing a general sense of lethargy

• Significant changes in appetite, leading to weight loss or gain

• Restlessness or sluggish movements and thinking

• Unexplained aches and pains, headaches, digestive issues without a clear medical cause