Do you find that your mood is low for large periods of the day and you generally feel 'down in the dumps'? We can all feel down from time to time. Feeling depressed is a bit different in that it tends to last longer than a couple of weeks, and is marked by low mood, significant decrease in enjoyment or interest in activities. Treatment for depression and low mood depends on several factors: the severity of your illness, what types of symptoms you have, and for how long you have had them. For some, counseling and learning cognitive techniques to alter negative thinking is sufficient for them to begin to recover. Others need to engage in activities and do … [Read more...]