Feeling down or worried is a normal part of life. We all go through periods of sadness, stress, grief or worry in response to difficult life events or situations. But how can you tell if your sadness has crossed the line into depression?

Depression is more than just a low mood - it's a serious medical illness that affects how you feel, think and handle daily activities. Unlike normal mood fluctuations, depressive episodes last for weeks or months and can become progressively worse without treatment.

Here are some signs and differences that can help you determine if you may be depressed rather than just feeling temporarily sad or anxious:

When we think of depression, often we picture someone who's feeling down and out, maybe a bit 'off.' But what if I told you that the roots of depression often run much deeper and can be traced back to our earliest bonding experiences? Yes, we're talking about those infant days, long before you had to worry about paying bills or what to post next on Instagram. This is where the concept of attachment trauma comes into play, and believe it or not, it can significantly contribute to depression in adulthood. Let's unravel this puzzle and see how Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), particularly the attachment-focused variant, can help us tackle these deep-seated issues.

At Brighter Days Teletherapy we believe that there is hope for people with treatment resistant depression. We carefully evaluate each TRD client to determine if EMDR can help provide the hope and relief they seek. Call today to get started.