If fatigue, lingering sadness, or feelings of worthlessness are draining the joy from your life, you may be going through depression. At Healing From The Roots in Golden, Colorado, experienced psychiatrist Jena Jamison, MD, offers effective care, including ketamine therapy, for adults with depression. To learn more, reach out to the office by phone or book an appointment online today.

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How do I know if I have depression?

Depression may look like fatigue or sadness, but it lasts longer than a low mood. Be on the lookout for:

  • Lingering sadness or hopelessness
  • Self-isolating
  • Trouble concentrating
  • Anxiety
  • Feeling unmotivated, even to do things you usually enjoy
  • Sleeping much more or less than usual
  • Unplanned weight gain or loss
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle pain
  • Feelings of guilt or worthlessness

Dial the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for immediate help if you experience suicidal ideations.

The Healing From The Roots team is here to help you recover, reset, and heal.

What causes depression?

Often, depression gets linked to loss or trauma, and the symptoms often appear to cycle with some amount of improvement before the depression returns. This cycle can contribute to the overall hopelessness of depression.

Depression can be triggered by losing a loved one, experiencing an injury or trauma, or going through a divorce or another significant life change. Women are more likely to struggle with depression, possibly due to hormonal fluctuations during their lives.

Your brain chemistry, especially an imbalance of serotonin and dopamine, can contribute to depression. Substances like alcohol and certain medications can put you at greater risk, along with chronic pain or conditions like diabetes.

How will my depression be treated?

Your treatment plan depends on your individual needs. After a thorough psychiatric evaluation, your provider may recommend:

Therapy

Therapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), can help you better understand your underlying triggers and start to heal gently and mindfully. You can share freely in a supportive, nonjudgmental space.

Medications

Healing From The Roots offers medication management to give you peace of mind as you explore your treatment options. Effective antidepressants include Zoloft®, Lexapro®, Desyrel®, and Oleptro™. Also, the FDA has approved Zulresso® to manage postpartum depression symptoms.

Ketamine

Ketamine injections are well known to be effective for treatment-resistant depression.

Lifestyle changes

The team can help pursue whole-person wellness to combat your depression and address your sleep disorders, which frequently accompany depression, or offer group support.

Depression can feel like an endless cycle, but help is available to break free. Call Healing From The Roots to set up an appointment or schedule online today.