Depression Or The Blues? A Psychiatrist Knows the Difference

The blues. Everyone experiences them at one time or another. Sadness is an occasional part of the human experience for just about everyone, a normal response to difficult periods in our lives. But how does one differentiate between feeling down in the dumps, and suffering from depression? Our psychiatrist at New Rochelle Psychiatry Office is professionally trained to recognize and treat the symptoms of depression among patients with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

Clinical depression is a common medical disorder suffered by millions of people every year, especially women. And although many of those who struggle with this mental illness may initially feel they’ll “snap out of it,” the ability to “pull yourself together” may simply be too difficult. That’s when a consultation and screening performed by a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating mental illness comes into play. We provide a safe, confidential space for our patients to share their deepest feelings and receive guidance for the steps they can take on the road to recovery. Besides offering one-on-one counseling, we are qualified to order medical testing and prescribe medication when indicated.

Some common symptoms of clinical depression include having trouble sleeping or getting too much sleep; persistent fatigue; lack of interest in activities that were once pleasurable; no appetite or eating too much; persistent anxiety or sadness; irritability; and hopelessness. While these feelings are experienced temporarily by many people, if these conditions persist over time and get in the way of your day-to-day responsibilities, then it’s time to seek help.

You don’t have to deal with persistent feelings of sadness and depression alone. Therapy provided by our licensed, experienced psychiatrist at 

New Rochelle Psychiatry Officehas proven successful in treating these symptoms, and working with our patients to help them recapture the joy and connection they previously felt in their lives. Please don’t hesitate to contact us to arrange a confidential consultation.