Depression

Depression services offered in Bay City, Corunna, Midland, Saginaw, Standish , Mt. Pleasant, Gladwin and Ortonville, MI

If a continuous feeling of sadness and ongoing loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed are starting to affect you regularly, you may be struggling with depression. At Recovery Pathways, LLC, which serves Bay City, Corunna, Gladwin, Ortonville, Midland, and Mount Pleasant, Michigan, you can take advantage of multidisciplinary treatment to improve your quality of life. To seek treatment for depression, call Recovery Pathways, LLC, or request an appointment online today. 

Depression Q&A

What is depression?

Depression is a mood disorder that is known for leaving you in a constant state of the blues. Recognized as the most common mental disorder in the United States, depression tends to stem from a combination of environmental, hereditary, biological, and psychological traits.

While depression can certainly affect children, in most cases, depression starts in adulthood. You can develop depression because of:

  • A family history of depression
  • Alcohol or drug abuse
  • Pregnancy and delivery (postpartum depression)
  • Management of chronic diseases, including cancer
  • Major life stressors, like loss of a job or spouse
  • Changes in seasons and decreased daylight (seasonal affective disorder)

Sometimes, side effects from medications you need to take to treat chronic illnesses cause depressive episodes. It’s important to understand the signs and symptoms of depression, so you know when it’s time to seek help.

What are the symptoms of depression?

Depression is more than feeling sad or lonely, although those are certainly very common symptoms of depression. This chronic mood disorder can take a toll on your mental well-being and physical health. With depression, it’s common to experience:

  • Headaches
  • Decreased energy
  • Empty feelings
  • Mood swings
  • Fluctuations in appetite or weight
  • Widespread aches and pains
  • Difficulty concentrating or remembering
  • Difficulty sleeping or sleeping for too long

Depression can even lead to thoughts of death or suicide or even suicide attempts. Because depression can spiral out of control if left untreated and has the potential to become life-threatening, don’t wait another day to schedule an appointment with Recovery Pathways, LLC.

How is depression treated?

Recovery Pathways, LLC often takes an introvertive approach to depression treatment, where they harness your ability to manage your feelings and emotions. Their providers often combine both medication and non-medication treatments to ensure you have options for overcoming depression. Your depression treatment plan may include several of the following solutions:

  • Confidential assessments
  • Psychiatric evaluations
  • Individual counseling
  • Group therapy
  • Family therapy
  • Recovery support

Recovery Pathways, LLC can help you manage depression and work to restore balance in your life, no matter how minor or how major your depression may seem.

Before depression starts affecting your daily life, schedule an evaluation at Recovery Pathways, LLC. Call the office or request an appointment online today.