Depression

What is depression?

Depression is defined as feelings of sadness or hopelessness, or loss of interest in your normal activities that last for most of the day for weeks or longer. Some other signs of depression are:

• Crying spells

• Difficulty getting out of bed

• Loss of appetite, or unusually large appetite

• Significant weight loss or gain

• Feelings of worthlessness or guilt

• Difficulty thinking or concentrating

• Slowing down of thoughts or movement

• Trouble sleeping

• Thoughts of death or suicide

How can therapy help depression?

Dr. Tripp treats depression typically using cognitive-behavioral strategies, which involves looking at the thoughts you’re having that might lead to depression and helping you see things in a different light. Depression can also be effectively treated by starting to re-engage in the activities you’ve stopped doing that usually make you feel good. Dr. Tripp also helps people work on and confront painful emotions they may be experiencing within session.