Everyone has down days from time to time or gets nervous in certain situations. However, people who suffer from anxiety and depression may find that rather than a rare occurrence, most days are down days. If you think you might be struggling with anxiety or depression, and you live in Nashville, Knoxville, or Clarksville, or if you’re a Tennessee resident and interested in virtual therapy, Jeremy Johnson, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, can help.
A Quick Look at Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety and depression are two separate mood conditions, although some people suffer both at the same time. Depression is typically characterized by sad emotions and a feeling of hopelessness, and it can also produce low energy levels. Anxiety often expresses itself as a feeling of dread and nervousness.
Johns Hopkins Medicine reports that nearly 10 percent of Americans will suffer from some type of depressive illness each year. Women seem to be more prone to major depression, although it is common among both sexes. Anxiety issues are even more common, with over 18 percent of adults suffering from an anxiety disorder.
That mental health conditions are so widespread is bad news. The good news is that there are many treatment options. If you need help with anxiety or depression in Nashville, Knoxville, or Clarksville, Tennessee, Jeremy offers in-person and telehealth appointments for your convenience.
Addressing Anxiety and Depression
Depression and anxiety can be a burden for anyone. Beyond the negative feelings and bodily sensations, these conditions can disrupt a person’s education, career, social life, and family life.
Some people try to ignore the negative feelings or are worried about the taboos around mental health. However, in many cases, their conditions could get worse without treatment, and fatigue or behaviors they develop to avoid more stress could cost them a lot of opportunities. If mental conditions are treated quickly after they crop up, it can improve a client’s long-term prospects.
Treating anxiety and depression often involves a combination of various therapy techniques and lifestyle changes. It’s typically best to adopt a multi-pronged approach. By working with professionals and closely tracking your condition, you can adjust your treatment plan over time to produce the best results.
Talking issues through with a trained and experienced therapist can go a long way. Outside, objective insights can help people suffering from mental health issues to recognize when they’re making assumptions that could lead them down unhelpful paths and switch to more constructive routes. Jeremy also provides Theraplay and Brainspotting for clients who struggle to talk, don’t want to, or haven’t gotten satisfactory results from talk therapy in the past. These methods have also been shown to be highly effective at reducing depression and anxiety symptoms.
Jeremy can help with anxiety and depression in children, adults, and teenagers, and is qualified to treat some co-occurring conditions, as well. If you live in Nashville, Knoxville, or Clarksville, TN, and are looking for a collaborative therapist who can provide a number of different treatment approaches, call 615 308 7804 to schedule an initial consultation.
