{"id":758,"date":"2018-07-05T19:30:33","date_gmt":"2018-07-05T23:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drquintal.com\/?page_id=758"},"modified":"2019-05-08T00:25:50","modified_gmt":"2019-05-08T04:25:50","slug":"depression-treatment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.drquintal.com\/specialties\/depression-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Depression Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>When to seek depression treatment <a href=\"https:\/\/drquintal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/bigstock-Domestic-Violence-447645.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1533\" title=\"Depression can be treated through counseling &amp; therapy\" src=\"https:\/\/drquintal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/bigstock-Domestic-Violence-447645-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Depression can be treated through counseling &amp; therapy\" width=\"275\" height=\"189\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"2409128779\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Everyone occasionally feels depressed, but these feelings are usually fleeting and pass within a couple of days.<\/p>\n<p>When a person has a depressive disorder, it interferes with daily life and normal functioning, and causes pain for them and those that care about them.\u00a0 With depression, feelings of sadness, loss, anger, or frustration last for weeks or longer. This is when depression treatment is essential.<\/p>\n<h2>Signs you are depressed &amp; require treatment:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness<\/strong>:\u00a0A bleak outlook that nothing will ever get better and there\u2019s nothing you can do to improve your situation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loss of interest in daily activities<\/strong>:\u00a0\u00a0No interest in former hobbies, pastimes, social activities, or sex. You\u2019ve lost your ability to feel joy and pleasure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appetite or weight changes<\/strong>:\u00a0Significant weight loss or weight gain, a change of more than 5% of body weight in a month.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sleep changes<\/strong>:\u00a0Either insomnia, especially waking in the early hours of the morning, or oversleeping (also known as hypersomnia).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Irritability or restlessness<\/strong>:\u00a0Feeling agitated, restless, or on edge. Your tolerance level is low; everything and everyone gets on your nerves.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loss of energy<\/strong>:\u00a0Feeling fatigued, sluggish, and physically drained. Your whole body may feel heavy, and even small tasks are exhausting or take longer to complete.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Self-loathing<\/strong>:\u00a0Strong feelings of worthlessness or\u00a0<a title=\"Shame &amp; Guilt\" href=\"https:\/\/drquintal.com\/shame-guilt\/\">guilt<\/a>. You harshly criticize yourself for perceived faults and mistakes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Concentration problems<\/strong>:\u00a0Trouble focusing, making decisions, or remembering things.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unexplained aches and pains<\/strong>: An increase in physical complaints such as headaches, back pain, aching muscles, and stomach pain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you suffer from any of these systems and would like help, Dr. Quintal &amp; Associates are highly trained in the treatment of depression.<\/p>\n<p>Depression treatment typically entails therapy &amp;\/or medication. Our team of highly skilled therapists can work with you or your loved one to bring relief \u2013 treatment is effective and results are lasting. <a href=\"https:\/\/drquintal.com\/testimonials\/\">Click here<\/a> to see what our clients are saying about Dr. Quintal &amp; Associates depression therapy.<\/p>\n<p>For more information or to make an appointment, please call us today at <strong>(941) 907-0525<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<a title=\"Schedule A Free Consultation\" href=\"https:\/\/drquintal.com\/free-therapy-consultation\/\">schedule a free phone consultation<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] When to seek depression treatment Everyone occasionally feels depressed, but these feelings are usually fleeting and pass within a couple of days. 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