When to Consult a Depression Psychologist

1. STILL CONFUSED When to Consult a Depression Psychologist Its the right time?

2. CETAIN FACETS Stress and Anxiety Certain facets of life are stressful, and many situations — from a job interview to relationship problems — can cause you to feel anxious. Stress and anxiety, if left to fester, can lead to social isolation, depression, and a slew of other problems. A Depression Psychologist can help you manage stress and anxiety by finding the source or cause of your problems, as well as appropriate ways to overcome them.

3. LOSS Death is an unavoidable part of life, but that doesn’t make it any easier to deal with. Everyone handles the loss of a loved one — whether a parent or a pet — differently.Grieving openly or privately are both common, but avoiding the realities of loss can lead to longer, lingering problems. A psychologist can help you find appropriate ways to cope with the death of someone close to you.

4. Depression Overwhelming feelings of helplessness or hopelessness are common signs of depression. While some people believe that you can just “snap out” of depression, it rarely occurs. Depression is a common mental health disorder where people lose interest in things, experience fatigue, and often have trouble managing their emotions. Psychologists can help you find the source of depression — often the first step to feeling better, along with helping with negative thought processes.

5. Phobias Being afraid of heights and spiders are common phobias, but some unusual and unfounded fears can create substantial problems in your life. For example, sitophobia may lead to serious health problems.An experienced psychologist can help you begin to overcome your fears so that you can live without polyphobia or phobophobia Family and relationship issues Relationships, whether family, personal, or work-related, have their ups and downs. While relationships can be some of the best things in life, they can also be a source of stress and problems. Working with a psychologist, either individually or in a group setting, can help iron out wrinkles that can form in even the strongest relationships.

6. Unhealthy habits and addictions • Some unhealthy habits — such as smoking, drinking, and drug use — are often used to escape larger underlying problems or to self-medicate. • While your psychologist will help you get to those problems, they can also help you tackle the problems immediately facing your health, such as: • addictions • eating disorders • stress management • sleeping problems Mental disorders • Sometimes multiple symptoms are caused by larger problems.Mental disorders can manifest themselves in several ways. • They’re often disguised as something else and can only be uncovered with the help of a mental health professional.Some mental disorders with varying symptoms include: • bipolar disorder • disorderschizophrenia • post-traumatic stress disorder