Depression/Loss...

• "I feel that something is missing. Nothing is wrong. Why does everything feel blah?"
• "Ever since my partner died nothing seems worthwhile.
• "I wake at 3 AM and can't get back to sleep"
• "I sit around and watch television all day. I don't feel like doing anything."
• "I cry at the drop of a hat."

It is normal to feel sad when unfortunate things happen. However, when the sadness persists and interferes with your sense of happiness, psychotherapy may prove helpful. People who suffer from depression report a loss of motivation for things that previously gave them joy; are easily overwhelmed; feel hopeless or helpless; and, find themselves withdrawing from others. They tend to blame themselves for their illness or figure they should 'just get over it."

You might find the following article helpful: Signs of Depression

Want some inspiration? Here is a depression poem you might enjoy: Depression Poem

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