Feeling depressed or experiencing sadness or loneliness?

If you or a loved one are feeling depressed, sad, or feelings of loneliness, we are glad that you found us. Experiencing these feelings can be pretty terrible, but experiencing them alone...that can become unbearable. 

Does this sound familiar?

Things you may Say:

• My family/friends just don't understand.

• I should be over this - it happened so long ago.

• I feel sad, empty, discontent, or lonely.

• I don't know what happened; my relationships have become so unsatisfying.

• I feel like people have abandoned me.

• I really don't know exactly what the problem is, but something is going on.

maybe you've tried:

• surfing the internet for advice or reading self-help books

• to talk to a close friend or significant other, but felt too uncomfortable to tell them "the whole story"

• praying or talking to a pastor

• staying away from people or places that seem to make you feel worse about it- those people "who have it together"

• distracting yourself with increased work time, throwing yourself into your kids' lives, or constantly picking up new projects

• to "just get over it"

you may be feeling:

• empty

• sad or depressed

• hurt or abandoned

• afraid that you'll never be happy again

• ashamed

• judged and frustrated

• tired of feeling this way

• panicky or on edge

• anxious

• beaten down

• stuck

• hopeless - things won't change ...I've already tried everything

If you’re like many women who experience feeling depressed as if you're in a rut that won't give, you’re smart, successful, kind, and loving. Things look good on paper, but behind closed doors it’s a different story. You may start to wonder, “Am I crazy for holding onto this? Am I overreacting? Is something wrong with me that I can’t let things go? Is this is as good as it gets?”

If you hear yourself in those statements and feelings, we imagine you’ve got a lot at stake right now. You've invested a lot of time into your family life, your friends, your work, and yourself. Okay, well maybe not as much of your investments have really gone towards you. We're glad you’re here because we can help you find and nurture your best YOU to bring more joy and meaning to your life in less time than you might think.

We at the Jackson office of Central Mississippi Therapy Solutions know that feelings of sadness or depression can turn you into someone that you no longer recognize. This other person may be isolating from friends and family when she used to be so outgoing and sociable. This depressed person may feel like it's such an ordeal just to get out of the bed to go to work in the morning when all it took before was a quick cup of coffee. This other person may have problems concentrating or making decisions- such a contrast from when these tasks were once so easy for you. With these troublesome changes in daily functioning can also come negative thoughts about yourself or the future, troubles in your relationships with your significant other, children, family, friends, or co-workers, and feelings or fears of losing oneself and the possibility of happiness completely. 

For some people, these feelings of sadness, depression, and loneliness follow a hurtful life event. This type of event could be anything from going through a divorce, experiencing the onset or worsening of a physical issue that causes changes or limitations in daily functioning, having the last of the kids move out of your house, or losing a loved one. For other people, everything in life seems to be going great- and yet these feelings still creep up. Whether the appearance of this other depressed or sad person came following a confusing or hurtful event in your life or whether that sad or depressed person seemed to pop-up out of nowhere, there is hope to get back your authentic self- the productive and happy you that you used to be. 

This other person is very different from our true selves. Before this sad person started invading your life, you may have spoken to a trusted friend or family member for advice when you had an issue or were going through a tough time. But this time may feel different. The thoughts and actions of this other sad, depressed, or lonely person can sometimes make it difficult to seek help from those around us. Our therapist knows how to handle this other person who is invading your life and will make it as easy as possible for you to get the assistance you need to get your true self back again. Wondering where is the closest therapist in Jackson, MS who works with depression, sadness, or loneliness? Call today (769-300-5259) to speak directly to your therapist to find out how you can take the next steps to getting rid of this other person and to getting your life back, about the office location, and any other questions that you may have about the therapeutic process.

**If you need immediate assistance, such as if you are experiencing suicidal thoughts or another mental health crisis, please go to your nearest emergency room, call 911, or call the Department of Mental Health hotline at 1-877-210-8513. The Department of Mental Health now offers Mobile Crisis Response Teams for all counties in Mississippi. See the below graphic to find which phone number corresponds with which county/region you are located or call 1-877-210-8513- they are available 24/7.