Depression Treatment

Millions of people experience depression every year which can impact their personal and professional lives, as well as their health. Depression is much more than feeling sad, it is a serious health condition that needs medical attention and treatment. Knowing the symptoms and signs of depression is important to ensure you or your loved ones receive the treatment needed. Primary Care Joliet offers depression treatment at our medical centers in Joliet and Wilmington, IL.

Depression is often misunderstood. Everyone experiences times when they are sad or feel depressed, but these feelings come and go. Major depressive disorder or clinical depression is a mood disorder that results in a persistent feeling of sadness or disinterest that does not dissipate over time. The exact cause of depression is not known, but it can be impacted by genetics, hormonal changes, brain chemistry and biological differences.

Symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder

Depression is a condition that can last for months or years. Many people who are susceptible to depression may have bouts of this disease multiple times in their lives. Recognizing the symptoms is vital to getting the treatment needed to manage this condition. Symptoms of clinical depression include:

• Overwhelming feelings of sadness, hopelessness or emptiness
• Fatigue and lack of energy
• Sleep disorders – insomnia or oversleeping
• Eating disorders – no appetite or overeating
• Feeling restless or full of anxiety
• Outbursts of anger or irritability
• Loss of interest in activities that you once enjoyed
• Feeling worthless or suicidal

Depression can affect people differently. For some, it can interfere with their daily lives to the point they may not be able to perform their job or take care of themselves. For others, it may consume their mind and affect their relationships even though they continue to work or go to school. In many people, depression can manifest into physical pain and cognitive changes.

Clinical depression can seem overwhelming, but there are treatments that can help address the causes and improve symptoms. At Primary Care Joliet, we can provide a comprehensive depression treatment plan to help you enjoy your life again. To schedule a depression treatment consultation, call our clinic in Joliet or Wilmington, IL.