Depression and Anxiety
Depression and Anxiety
Have you ever felt out-of-place, where you feel like your every action is wrong or will be judged? Are your thoughts replaying in your mind to desperately try to solve overwhelming problems, all the while feeling incompetent, worthless, or not good enough? Do you find yourself lacking the energy or interest to engage in activities that once brought you joy? Are you grappling with over-sleeping or persistent insomnia? Do you struggle to think clearly or make decisions? Does it ever feel as though a heavy weight is keeping you down, leaving you with an overwhelming desire to cry? Perhaps you experience unwarranted irritability or anger without understanding its source. Maybe your emotions are so intense that they frighten you, or you feel emotionally numb. Do you battle feelings of insecurity or panic, constantly seeking escape routes? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by a sense of hopelessness or a strong urge to withdraw from life? Have you ever contemplated self-harm or suicide as a means to escape your pain? Help is here.
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Depression and anxiety are common mood disorders that have a significant impact on your capacity to fully participate in life. Frequently, these conditions coexist, with anxiety intensifying feelings of sadness and depression fueling anxiety. These experiences do not mean you are flawed or inadequate. Rather, these mood disorders typically arise from a combination of biological factors and life circumstances, causing your mind and body to grapple with intense and overwhelming emotions.
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Anxiety and depression are manageable conditions, and therapy plays a crucial role in their treatment. The symptoms associated with these conditions often lead individuals to adopt coping mechanisms that are counterproductive. The strategies that effectively alleviate these symptoms may initially appear counterintuitive. Therapy provides a platform for identifying and processing the intense emotions experienced, for fostering self-compassion and acceptance. Therapy helps in discovering methods to take care of yourself and acquire skills to navigate through these overwhelming experiences. It helps in identifying pathways to reconnect with one’s life, even when the urge is to withdraw, while also helping your engagement in enjoyable activities.
By working together, we can uncover your values, what brings you joy, and devise a personalized strategy to guide you towards achieving them. Through this process, we can diminish the influence of depression and anxiety on your life, empowering you to embrace life to the fullest. You don’t have to face this alone; support is here for you.
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Authentic Living Therapy Receives 2023 Best of San Jose and 2022 Best of Los Gatos Award
SAN JOSE April 2023 - Authentic Living Therapy has been selected for the 2023 Best of San Jose Award in the Mental Health Service category, along with the 2023 Business Hall of Fame Award, as well as having received the 2022 Best of Los Gatos Award in the Mental Health Service category by the San Jose/Los Gatos Award Program.
Each year, the San Jose/Los Gatos Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the San Jose and Los Gatos area a great place to live, work and play.
SOURCE: San Jose/Los Gatos Award Program