Depression

Depression seeps into your family, work, and social life, yet many people hesitate to seek help, believing they will feel better eventually. Depression doesn’t improve on its own, but you can feel better with holistic treatment from Sabelle Mbye, PMHNP, and Diana Manjarres, PMHNP, at Just Breathe Wellness and Healing Center in Kennesaw, Georgia. Their personalized care has helped many people heal and enjoy a life free from depression. Use online booking to request an appointment, or call the office today to begin your journey toward a fulfilling life.

Why do I have depression?

Depression often has an identifiable cause but can also develop for no apparent reason. If your low mood seems to take hold without a reason, it may be due to a genetic tendency combined with an imbalance in brain chemicals that regulate your moods.

However, many people can pinpoint a cause because their depression begins as they face a life challenge, whether separation from a partner, needing to move, or learning that they (or a loved one) have a serious illness.

Everyday life can also lead to depression. You may work in a hostile environment, face daily bullying or emotional abuse, or struggle with many possible daily stressors.

You should seek treatment from the caring Just Breathe Wellness and Healing Center providers for depression lasting two weeks or longer, regardless of the cause. Persistent depression doesn’t improve on its own. Instead, your mood is more likely to keep worsening.

What symptoms does depression cause?

The symptoms are the same whether you have mild depression or major depressive disorder (MDD). You’ll experience several of the following:

• Sadness, hopelessness, and worthlessness
• Numbness (lack of emotion)
• No interest in your favorite activities
• Weight changes (gaining or losing) 
• Insomnia or too much sleep
• Slow, aimless movements or agitation
• Lethargy (loss of energy)
• Foggy brain (inability to concentrate)
• Thoughts of death and suicide

You may have physical symptoms like body aches, headaches, and nausea (not due to an illness).

How is depression treated?

After an evaluation to learn about your symptoms and diagnose depression, your Just Breathe Wellness and Healing Center provider recommends a treatment plan that may include medication management, talk therapy, and holistic recommendations supporting your whole-body health.

The team specializes in medication management, such as antidepressants. Their skilled therapists are experienced in using many techniques that help you identify and change negative thoughts, heal emotions, and create a plan for a thriving life.

They also recognize the essential role of healthy lifestyle habits in improving depression. They may help you develop a balanced diet, providing the nutrients needed to support brain chemicals.

Your provider may also focus on improving your sleep habits or developing a regular exercise plan — steps that dramatically improve depression.

You can overcome depression with support from the Just Breathe Wellness and Healing Center team. Call the office today or use online booking to schedule an appointment for depression treatment.