When you’re struggling with depression, it can often feel like there’s no way out, or you may feel stuck. Some of the primary symptoms of depression include a lack of energy, feelings of fatigue, and a lack of motivation that can make it increasingly difficult to overcome and get yourself unstuck. Being caught in a cycle of ruminating negative thoughts or negative self-talk doesn’t help, and tends to lead to more isolation, causing more roadblocks to recovery.
When caught in a depressive episode, it may be useful to rely upon outside help like a mental health professional, depression resources or psychotherapy to get unstuck. If you’re feeling stuck and in need of help, don’t hesitate to call our compassionate admissions team today for mental health resources and depression treatment. You do not have to walk through this alone.
There are some small ways to manage depression that you can incorporate into your day-to-day life in order to help improve your general wellness. Strategies like improving and regulating your sleep schedule, going for short walks outside on a daily basis, and eating three consistent meals a day will, over time, help increase your endorphins, decrease your cortisol levels, and help you to manage your depression. These kinds of holistic wellness strategies can break negative ruminating, and by engaging in self-care, an individual is more likely to be able to move through feeling stuck.
Other practices like yoga, breathwork, journaling, daily activity, and connection with others can help individuals struggling with mental disorders improve their general wellness. Getting unstuck isn’t easy, but something like calling a friend and just asking about their day can help break a cycle of isolation through connection. Mindfulness practices enable a depressed individual to engage in critical thinking, building self-esteem and break through negative thought patterns in a shorter period of time.
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) or Clinical Depression is a mood disorder that is known for causing feelings of sadness, a loss of interest in pleasurable activities, and a range of other emotional and physical symptoms. Symptoms of depression can affect your daily routine, relationships, and overall quality of life. Mental health treatment, through a combination of psychiatry and therapeutic care, can help you to manage these symptoms over time, increasing the quality of life.
Major Depression can affect individuals of varying ages and other demographics. Causes of depression can vary, including genetics, self-esteem, experiences you’ve had in life, and a chemical imbalance within your brain. Depression therapy can help you in overcoming depression and may include the use of depression medications and holistic therapies.
According to the DSM-5, there are nine criteria to diagnose depression, and an individual must express at least five of the following:
Depression can present differently among those experiencing depressive symptoms. There are several types of depressive disorders, each of which have their own features and recommended treatments. While this is not an exhaustive list of the types of depression, it does highlight some of the most common:
There are a variety of different antidepressant medications that have been proven as effective treatment (in combination with psychological treatment) for depression. Some types of antidepressants are listed here, but inquire with a licensed medical professional or psychiatrist for detailed information on different treatments. Never take psychiatric medication unless it is prescribed to you, and be sure to consult with healthcare professionals in case of external risk factors.
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) and Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs) are antidepressant medications that treat different neurotransmitters in order to block the reabsorption of serotonin or norepinephrine, keeping more of the chemicals in the synaptic cleft. However, both SSRIs and SNRIs have been known to impact fatigue and energy levels, and antidepressants may have fatigue listed as a side effect. Both are effective treatments for depression, but depend upon the individual, and should be approached with medical guidance and professional advice. Click here to learn more about the importance of medication management.
AMFM is here to help you or your loved one take the next steps towards an improved mental well-being.
Depression can affect individuals differently, which often requires individualized treatment. There are a variety of depression treatment options that can be used to address the emotional, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of this condition. Some of the most common approaches used in treatment plans include:
Couples and family therapy may be used when a loved one’s depressive symptoms are affecting others. This can increase family members’ understanding of depression and talk about how to support each other. Couples and family therapy sessions can improve communication patterns, focus on problem-solving, address unresolved conflicts, and increase the sense of understanding among one another.
Group therapy sessions can be used to help provide structured times to help you understand that you are not alone in your struggles, that your peers are also walking through these challenges, while also providing guidance, suggestions and communications from psychologists with specialized backgrounds. These groups can span a variety of backgrounds, including but not limited to art therapy, somatic therapy, and narrative therapy.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of therapy that’s focused on restructuring and reprogramming maladaptive and negative thought processes. Psychologists are trained to help you change your cognitive and emotional processes in order to outgrow coping mechanisms that may no longer be serving you.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is most commonly referred to as “talk therapy,” and is designed to help process emotions. Qualified professionals offer psychological therapy to move forward with healthy ways of engaging in interpersonal relationships and alleviating physical and emotional distress.
EMDR Therapy is a renowned method of reprocessing most often used in trauma therapy. By activating the prefrontal cortex through a series of bilateral stimulation, qualified professionals can lead you through traumatic experiences, helping you to alleviate the distress symptomized by trauma.
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Most health insurance companies provide some form of coverage for depression treatment. This often includes both inpatient and outpatient care, depending on your symptoms. Coverage generally applies to therapy, counseling, and medication management services. Your plan may have limitations, exclusions, or required authorizations for providers.
We encourage you to verify your coverage with AMFM Mental Health Treatment to understand the full scope of your insurance plan’s in-network benefits.
Insurance can be complicated but we are here to help. AMFM has over a decade of experience in the mental health field and is in-network with many large insurance providers.
By using our form, we can quickly determine if you are in-network at one of our facilities. Insurance benefits vary greatly depending on the policy you have, so we obtain a detailed quote of your coverage.
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Our team will check insurance coverage and determine the benefits available to you for mental health services.
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Depression can drain energy and motivation and make it harder to take action—especially when you’re caught in cycles of negative self-talk or rumination. Over time, that can lead to pulling away from people and routines that normally support you, which can make the depression feel even more “locked in.” We focus on helping you interrupt that cycle with structure, skills, and support you can actually use.
We often start with small, repeatable steps: aim for a more consistent sleep schedule, take a short walk outside, and eat regular meals. Adding one supportive practice—like journaling, breathwork, yoga, or a short mindfulness exercise—can also help reduce rumination. Even small moments of connection (like calling a friend and asking about their day) can gently break the isolation loop.
Yes—fatigue is a common symptom of depression, and sleep disturbances can make it worse. When sleep is disrupted, it can affect focus, mood, relationships, and daily functioning, which can increase stress and emotional strain. We help you look at the full picture—sleep patterns, stress, activity level, and emotional load—so treatment targets the drivers of exhaustion, not just the symptom.
We use multiple evidence-based approaches depending on your needs. That may include CBT to challenge and reshape unhelpful thought patterns, DBT to build emotional regulation and distress-tolerance skills, group therapy so you’re not doing this alone, and family/couples therapy when depression is affecting relationships. When trauma is part of the story, EMDR may also be included.
If depression is significantly impairing daily life, getting worse, or you’re feeling unsafe, a higher level of care can provide the structure and support needed to stabilize. You can begin with our free assessment, and our admissions team can help you understand next steps, verify insurance coverage, and guide you toward the level of support that fits your situation.
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