What is Depression? 🤔
- Mood Disorder: Depression is a common but serious mood disorder that negatively affects how you feel, think, and handle daily activities.
Common Symptoms: 📝
- Emotional: Persistent sadness, hopelessness, or feelings of guilt.
- Physical: Changes in appetite, sleep disturbances, and low energy.
- Cognitive: Difficulty concentrating or making decisions.
Types of Depression: 📋
- Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Characterized by a persistently low or depressed mood and loss of interest in pleasurable activities. Learn more here.
- Persistent Depressive Disorder: A depressed mood lasting for at least two years. Details available.
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Depression that occurs at a specific time of year, usually in the winter. Explore it here.
Managing Depression 🧘♀️
Emotional Intelligence (EI): Understanding and managing your emotions can help with navigating depression. Coaching & Counseling: At Goal Heights, we offer EI coaching to help you navigate your emotions effectively.
Remember, seeking help is a sign of strength! 💪