Let's Talk about Depression

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Depression isn’t just sadness — it’s a deep, persistent feeling of emptiness, fatigue, or loss of motivation that can make everyday life feel overwhelming. According to the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition), depression involves ongoing changes in mood, thinking, and physical energy that last for most of the day, nearly every day.

Ask yourself:

• 😞 Do you feel sad, hopeless, or emotionally numb most of the time, even when things seem to be going well?
   
• 💭 Have you lost interest or pleasure in activities, relationships, or hobbies that once brought you joy?
   
• 💤 Do you experience changes in sleep or appetite — sleeping too much or too little, eating more or less than usual?
   
• ⚡ Do you feel drained, sluggish, or exhausted, no matter how much you rest?
   
• 🧠 Is it hard to concentrate or make decisions, as if your mind feels cloudy or heavy?
   
• 💔 Do you feel worthless, guilty, or like a burden, even though others don’t see you that way?
   
• ⚠️ Have you had thoughts that life isn’t worth living, or that you wish you could escape the pain?
   

If you answered “yes” to several of these, you may be experiencing depression — and you don’t have to face it alone.

At Real Counseling LLC, we provide a safe, compassionate space to help you:

• Understand what’s driving your depression and how it affects your life
   
• Challenge the negative thoughts that reinforce hopelessness
   
• Rebuild connection, purpose, and motivation through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and supportive interventions
   
• Learn practical skills to improve mood, sleep, and daily functioning
   

✨ Healing is possible — one step at a time.
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