When it comes to depression and anxiety, there are many misconceptions about what these diagnoses actually look like. Oftentimes, depression is pigeonholed as an overwhelming sadness and anxiety marked as constant worry. While these are certainly symptoms of both, they are far from the full picture of what these struggles entail.

The truth is depression and anxiety can manifest in a number of ways. If you’re experiencing any of the following feelings and emotions, you may be suffering from one or both of these emotional difficulties.

  1. Feeling Drained, persistently tired, or a lack of energy

  2. Unexplained guilt or helpless feeling

  3. No interest in normally pleasurable activities, sex included

  4. Changes in eating behaviors (lack of appetite, or overeating)

  5. Difficulty focusing on tasks or decision making

  6. Forgetfulness or trouble keeping scheduled plans

  7. Oftentimes, depression and anxiety can manifest as simply feeling overwhelmed by everyday life - especially with everything going on today.. With so many stressors such as:

  8. Relationship issues (online dating, finding love, making meaningful connections)

  9. Pressure to start a family (getting married, having children)

  10. Career advancement (glass ceiling anyone?)

We’ve all been there at one point or another!

Having a trusted counselor in your corner to act as a sounding board and provide a safe place for you to work your way through your stressors, is an invaluable tool to have on hand. Our counselors are here to offer an ear and provide essential coaching tips to help guide you through each stage.

 
 

Severe Panic and Social Anxiety Stress Disorder Specialists

Panic and social anxiety disorders are emotional conditions in which clients can experience both emotional and physical symptoms when presented with specific triggers, or even with no warning at all. Both of these involve an overwhelming feeling of fear and can include shaking or trembling.

Panic disorder usually occurs completely unexpectedly at different times and may not have any form of specific trigger. It can be a terrifying experience for those affected by it, as it can sometimes feel like the patient is having a heart attack with symptoms such as:

  • Increased or racing heartbeat with no explanation

  • Difficult breathing or feeling like you can’t catch your breath

  • Chest pain

  • Feeling a chilled sensation or experiencing hot flashes

  • Sweating and shaking

  • An overwhelming feeling of fear or danger out of nowhere

Social anxiety stress disorder, on the other hand, also includes a feeling of overwhelming fear and can cause trembling but differs by more trigger-specific episodes. In general, this is seen by patients who experience:

  • Extreme anxiety over upcoming social events

  • Intense fear of being judged by others when in social situations

  • Feeling worried about how to act or what to say when with others

  • Overanalyzing a previous social situation

  • Avoiding social gatherings due to the fear of how you think others will view you

This can even manifest itself by an overwhelming fear or dread for online Zoom meetings for work! If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, our team is here to help. Give our highly trained staff a call to see how we can help you overcome your panic or social anxiety disorders.

 
 

Therapy For Depressed Individuals | Behavioral Counseling

At Footprint, we believe in thoroughly treating our clients with fully comprehensive, caring, and supportive therapy approaches. The key is to understand you are not alone. Our regular counseling sessions are aimed at giving you the critical tools to help you better maneuver these stressful times and situations.

These methods are focused on helping to gain a new perspective on life experiences as well as provide a safe space for you to work through your feelings of being overwhelmed. Give us a call today to set up an appointment with one of our coaching and therapy specialists.