Carrie Fick Therapy​
Depression
Depression is more than just feeling low—it’s a deep, persistent struggle that can make even the simplest daily tasks feel overwhelming. While everyone experiences sadness from time to time, depression is different. It lingers, drains your energy, and interferes with your ability to enjoy life. At its most severe, known as clinical depression, it can feel impossible to escape. Research from the NIMH suggests that up to 20% of people will experience depression at some point in their lives.
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​-If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts help is available.
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Understanding Depression
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​Feeling down occasionally is a natural part of life. But when sadness turns into ongoing hopelessness, lack of motivation, or emotional numbness, it may be a sign of depression. Symptoms can include persistent low mood, loss of interest in things you once enjoyed, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, exhaustion, poor concentration, changes in appetite or weight, disrupted sleep, and even thoughts of hopelessness.
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Depression doesn’t discriminate—it can affect anyone, regardless of age, background, or culture. While more women seek treatment, this may be because they feel more comfortable discussing their struggles, whereas men often suffer in silence.
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Many factors can contribute to depression, including grief, relationship struggles, financial difficulties, chronic stress, or traumatic life experiences. It is often accompanied by anxiety, panic attacks, social withdrawal, and overwhelming feelings of fear or dread. Some theories suggest a chemical imbalance in the brain may play a role, but the rapid rise in depression over the last half-century suggests that external factors and thought patterns also play a significant role.​
BWRT & Depression
While traditional talk therapy and medication are commonly used to manage depression, they often take years and may not provide lasting relief. If you’ve felt stuck in an endless cycle of therapy or medications without real change, you are not alone. There is a way to break free.
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With BWRT®, Hypnotherapy, and other advanced therapeutic techniques, we can work directly with your subconscious mind to shift negative thought patterns and emotional responses at their core. These approaches don’t just mask the symptoms—they help reprogram how you think and feel, allowing you to move forward with clarity, confidence, and renewed energy.
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You don’t have to stay trapped in depression. Change is possible, and it can happen faster than you think. If you’re ready to take the first step toward freedom, I’m here to help.
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Please call me whoever you are, wherever you are. I will listen, I am here. Even if we don't know each other. I will be there for you without judgement.