Depression can feel like living your life from under a heavy blanket.  It's uncomfortable, even physically painful, but the effort required to function while carrying it around makes it seem impossible to do anything beyond simply try to keep going.

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Many of us find that our usually upbeat selves struggle in the dark months of the winter.  Others find our sense of well-being has been derailed by things such the loss of a loved one, the isolation of quarantine measures, the ongoing violence against members of our community, or other circumstances outside of our control.

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Signs of depression might include: a sense of hopelessness, a sensation of heaviness in the chest or a feeling of constriction in throat, physical exhaustion, trouble sleeping or sleeping too much, or a lack of interest in people and activities that we used to enjoy.

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The good news is that most of us have the capacity to deal with depression effectively and without medication, by adopting practices that support the well-being of our minds and bodies.

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Are you ready to trade in heaviness for a feeling of lightness?  Do you want to reclaim a sense of joy and connection?  I can help.  Contact me about individual mental health services or consider joining the group series.