Depression

29 Jan

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, Comments Off

What does Depression look like?

Depression looks like everyone. The next time you are in a crowd, look around. 1 out of every 10 people you see is suffering from depression. Most of them will do nothing at all. They will likely get worse. Some will self-medicate with drugs or alcohol. They will definitely get worse. A few of them … Continue reading »

28 Jan

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, Comments Off

A little pile of happiness.

We’ve all been there. We feel lost. We feel sad. We feel hurt. We feel stuck in a routine. Stagnant. We keep spinning our wheels. We have problems we are trying to solve, fears we are trying to conquer and mistakes we are trying to sort out. We are just trying to survive. But here’s … Continue reading »

26 Jan

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, Comments Off

You think you deserve pain, but you don’t.

You think feeling constantly stressed and exhausted is normal, but it’s not. Many of us make the mistake of believing that we don’t deserve happiness and accept our unhappy state as our destiny. We tolerate jobs that decrease our self-worth. We accept relationships that make us feel “less than” and we stay in environments that … Continue reading »

25 Jan

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depresson, Comments Off

Do you dream of escape?

After times of great difficulty or extreme sleep deprivation, do you find yourself wanting to abandon your entire existence? Do you want to move somewhere else and start your life over again? Do you ever yearn for a break from your life? Do some of your relationships cause you so much stress you fantasize about … Continue reading »

21 Jan

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, 1 Comment

Bricks in the wall.

When we’ve been hurt, we immediately want to protect ourselves. When we’ve been wounded, we don’t want to feel the pain. So we change our behavior to act as a defense mechanism for the “next time.” These mechanisms compound to build a thicker and thicker wall to “protect” ourselves. These walls keep the world at … Continue reading »

13 Jan

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, 1 Comment

Fake it ’til you make it.

“Grin and bear it.” “Put on a brave face.” “Fake it ’til you make it.” If you don’t feel whole, just pretend you are until you gain the experience or tools necessary to make it reality. Sometimes, this is excellent advice. Most people feel overwhelmed or insecure from time to time. Maybe you are interviewing … Continue reading »

04 Jan

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, Comments Off

Therapy for feelings of depression?

18 Dec

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, Comments Off

Clinomania

People who suffer from depression oftentimes have a strong urge to stay in bed. Why do depressed people lie in bed? Sleep disturbance is almost universal in depression and likewise, there is a strong relationship between depression and avoidance. If I can’t face life, then why try? If I don’t have the skills to manage … Continue reading »

16 Dec

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, selfesteem, Comments Off

Self-care and the vicious cycle.

Neglecting your needs and having an uncaring attitude towards yourself is a common symptom of depression. Feeling low, self-criticism and self-blame encourages a neglectful and uncaring attitude towards yourself. In turn, this contributes to low mood and low self-worth. It is a vicious cycle. Therapy breaks this pattern. Therapy sessions frequently address how to help … Continue reading »

11 Dec

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, Comments Off

Do you feel paralyzed?

It’s easy to undervalue the significance of small beginnings. We’ve all felt the weight of too many options, priorities and initiatives. In fear of making a wrong decision, we don’t make any decision. Small beginnings often come with hard work and little help. They’re usually met with resistance and little encouragement. Small beginnings typically have … Continue reading »