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On the surface, living with depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder may look similar – moodiness, irritability, excessive worries, unhappiness, too much sleep (or too little), disrupted appetite (eating too much – or too little), dysregulated energy (too much energy – or, you guessed it, too little energy)… But, they are distinct disorders. |
Depression is a mood disorder characterized by prolonged sad mood (usually 2+ weeks), low energy, low motivation, disrupted sleep, changes in appetite, anhedonia (meaning, the things you used to enjoy do not bring you joy anymore), and (sometimes) suicidal thoughts.
Anxiety is characterized by excessive worries, restlessness, fatigue, muscle tension, difficulty sleeping, and sometimes panic attacks.
Bipolar Disorder is also a mood disorder. It is most often diagnosed after the presence of a manic or hypomanic episode. The media tends to portray bipolar disorder as a quick succession of ups and downs. But it is more common for sufferers to have fairly distinct periods of deep depression and periods of heightened energy and productivity.
When I work with individuals who are struggling in these ways, I aim to help with the symptoms (like those listed above) – and I want to help you understand what sort of things may be perpetuating and exacerbating these symptoms. To find lasting relief from these struggles, managing the symptoms is just the first step. The next is to break patterns and habits that lead you back to this same place, over and over again.
If you are seeking long lasting relief and you are tired of fighting the same fight over and over, I’m here to help. My goal is to go beyond the symptoms and help you find freedom from those things that keep you stuck.
Anxiety is characterized by excessive worries, restlessness, fatigue, muscle tension, difficulty sleeping, and sometimes panic attacks.
Bipolar Disorder is also a mood disorder. It is most often diagnosed after the presence of a manic or hypomanic episode. The media tends to portray bipolar disorder as a quick succession of ups and downs. But it is more common for sufferers to have fairly distinct periods of deep depression and periods of heightened energy and productivity.
When I work with individuals who are struggling in these ways, I aim to help with the symptoms (like those listed above) – and I want to help you understand what sort of things may be perpetuating and exacerbating these symptoms. To find lasting relief from these struggles, managing the symptoms is just the first step. The next is to break patterns and habits that lead you back to this same place, over and over again.
If you are seeking long lasting relief and you are tired of fighting the same fight over and over, I’m here to help. My goal is to go beyond the symptoms and help you find freedom from those things that keep you stuck.
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Dr. King is a PsyPact approved provider, which means she is able to provide telehealth therapy sessions across state lines. Schedule a consultation now to find out if this service is right for you. See Eligible States.
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