Emotional Distress: Individual Therapy

When feeling ‘down’ spirals into losing control of your life…

Jane* shuffled her feet as she slowly made her way toward the session room. Her husband had brought her to the office and was holding her up by her arm as they entered the waiting room. Now, she sat hunched over slightly on the couch.

It took a while, but Jane was eventually able to tell me in a sluggish, low voice that she had no interest in doing anything anymore. She was always tired and felt like she had “lead weights” attached to her entire body.

Sleeping was also an issue. Mary stayed in bed for many hours but always felt sleepy. She was unable to say whether she would fall asleep or not.

She also didn’t have any appetite. Mary was certain that she would always feel this way and didn’t know why her husband had made her come to see a psychologist.

At times, everyone feels down, anxious, stressed or fearful.

Sometimes, it’s brought on due to physiological factors. Or maybe when traumatic life events occur, such as the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, losing a job, suffering an injury or medical issue, financial troubles, and the like.

It’s normal to feel sad, fearful, lonely or anxious when these things occur. These feelings tend to lessen with the passage of time.

But sometimes, these feeling do not improve – they begin to interfere with daily functioning

For some, the feelings become so overwhelming they are unable to do much else but suffer.

This suffering causes a great reduction in the quality of life, increases relationship difficulties, and can lead to job loss and have other negative life effects.

Many people suffering from depression also have some anxiety symptoms, and, likewise, many who suffer anxiety also have some depressive symptoms.

Some believe their situation is hopeless.

But there is hope.

These feelings are real – and they can have serious consequences.

Fortunately, depression and anxiety can be treated.

We can help you resume a happier and more satisfying quality of life.

Contact us today to rediscover your energy – your drive – your happiness…

your life.

Please call (718) 225-5505 or complete the contact form now.

*fictitious name based on an actual patient