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“What I had begun to discover is that, mysteriously…the grey drizzle of horror induced by depression takes on the quality of physical pain,” so wrote author William Styron in his 1990 memoir, “Darkness Visible,” of his own experiences with depression. It’s a sentiment that might resonate with many men and women who have suffered from depression, and the negative impact it had on their lives.
Depression is a mood disorder that can greatly compromise a person’s well-being, affecting overall quality of life.
Common warning signs of depression:
Signs of depression may differ at certain stages of life. In children, for instance, there may be signs of sadness, irritability, clinginess, aches and pains, refusal to go to school. Teenagers may display sadness, irritability, anger, poor performance at school, drug or alcohol use, self-harm, loss of interest in normal activities, and avoidance of social interaction.
In older adults, memory difficulties or personality changes, physical aches or pains, fatigue, loss of appetite, sleep problems, social avoidance and suicidal thinking or feelings, especially in older men, are signals that the person may be in a depression.
Fortunately, if you are suffering from depression, there is a professional support system in place to help you break free of this debilitating condition using various kinds of psychotherapy and/or medications.
At the office of New Rochelle Psychiatry Office we understand the emotional pain depression can bring. That’s why we will work with you as an individual using our 100% video-based practice. We’ll customize treatments and provide compassionate care to help target the causes of your depression, and develop strategies to overcome t