We all feel overwhelmed with life from time to time. Depression affects millions of Americans every day, making it almost impossible to live happy lives. If you think depression may be impacting your life, take the self-evaluation on this page. You deserve to live without depression	Evaluate yourself using the following scale:           0 = almost never a problem           1 = rarely an issue           2 = sometimes an issue           3 = often an issue           4 = this is almost always a problem ________________________________________________________________________ _____ #1 Sleep Problems: frequently waking up/not falling asleep/restlessness _____ #2 Fatigue: lack of energy / exhaustion _____ #3 Appitite Problems: weight change either up or down _____ #4 Sex Drive: Lack of interest/ low labido _____ #5 Anhedonia: Decreased ability to enjoy life _____ #6 Negative Thinking: Feeling pessimistic and/or hopeless _____ #7 Self-esteem issues: Feeling inadequate, inferior and/or worthless _____ #8 Apathy: Unmotivated/lacking in enthusiasm _____ #9 Sadness: Times of intense sadness and despair _____ #10 Irritability: Easily frustrated _____ #11 Lack of Emotional Control: emotionally overwhelmed or numb ___________ = Total score Interpreting results: If you gave yourself ANY scores of "4" or a total score of "22" or more, you may want to have a professional evaluate your situation. There are successful treatments for depression.
The Beauty of Sadness Lies in its Depth. The Heights of Ecstasy You are able to experience Depend upon The Depths of Despair You have touched. So when a wave of Sadness arrives, Allow yourself to ride on it. Let it wash over you. Lose yourself into Sadness And you will find a new Self On the other side of the Tears. - Peter Rengel SEEDS OF LIGHT ______	If you see yourself as suffering from depression, then this is an invitation is for you. We are glad you found the Center for Creative Living. We are here to help you in any way we can. Over the years we have been fortunate enough to be able to help many who were suffering from a deep sense of hopelessness about their lives. You are not alone! Therapy is not for everyone, but we have seen it help many find their way out of the dark tunnel that is called being depressed. We look forward to meeting with you and exploring new possibilities. Together we can find a better way. Sincerely, Cliff Crain and Liz Hannigan
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