Emotional & Mental Symptoms:

• Persistent sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness

• Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed (anhedonia)

• Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt

• Difficulty concentrating, thinking, or making decisions

• Thoughts of death or suicide

Physical Symptoms:

• Fatigue or low energy, even after rest

• Changes in appetite

• Weight gain or loss

• Disruptions to sleep

• Slowed movements or speech

• Aches or pains with no clear physical cause

• Low mood that lasts for weeks or longer.

• Withdrawing from friends, family, or social activities

• Loss of interest or pleasure in activities you used to enjoy.

• Low energy or fatigue that makes it hard to get through the day.

• Neglecting responsibilities or personal hygiene

• Feelings of worthlessness, guilt, or hopelessness.

• Difficulty concentrating, making decisions, or functioning at work or school.

• Increased use of substances (alcohol, drugs)

• Thoughts of self-harm or suicide, even if they feel passive.

If you're experiencing any of these symptoms regularly or they're interfering with your daily life, therapy can help you find support, coping tools, and a path toward recovery.

CBT can help reduce symptoms of depression by identifying and challenging negative thought patterns that contribute to low mood and hopelessness.

It teaches practical skills to replace unhelpful thoughts with more balanced, realistic ones and encourages engagement in positive activities.

Over time, CBT can improve mood, motivation, and daily functioning by breaking the cycle of negative thinking and behavior.