Depression
“Our capacity to be present to our suffering is what allows us to transform it.”
– Tara Brach
The State of Disconnection
Life’s harsh unfolding into a stream of apathetic isolation, unpredictability, unexpected disappointments, and turbulent times. An engaged life once filled with hope, connection, and possibility is now languishing.
The body is deeply exhausted. It’s difficult to care for ourselves, never mind showing up and caring for others. A depleted mind is stuck in a negative spiral of hopelessness and helplessness.
Melancholy and sadness mobilize into anger and irritability. The pendulum swings as your emotions take over uncontrollably into a state of disconnection and loneliness.
Psychology, Physiology, & Neuroscience
Depression can manifest with physical symptoms such as chronic pain, chronic fatigue, body aches and pains, insomnia or excessive sleep, to name a few.
The body can be stuck in a freeze state if we look at depression through the lens of the autonomic nervous system. A complex and primitive system that continuously sends messages between the body and brain to ensure our safety and survival.
If our brain is receiving messages of danger, our system is going to protect and preserve us. Our adaptive stress response may put us into a freeze state, one of collapse and immobilization, to protect us.
The Path Out of Survival
However you’re feeling today, I’m really glad you’re here.
I help those struggling with depression by working with the brain and body through a mindbody perspective that integrates the sciences of psychology, neuroscience, and physiology.
I’m also passionate about the field of positive psychology and I find it plays an important role in helping us engage with our stress physiology. It’s the science of what makes life worth living with a focus on well-being, resilience, and flourishing.
We’ll work together to explore scientific mindbody strategies that target the mind, body, and nervous system. You’ll engage in effective strategies designed to enhance your overall health and well-being while reclaiming your strength and resilience.
Be gentle with yourself. In this moment, you are stronger and more resilient than you think.