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Category Archives: Depression

Burnout Warning Signs You’re Ignoring (And When to Seek Help)

Posted by Improving Lives Counseling Services, Inc. | Articles, Counseling, Depression, Individual Counseling, Mental Health

Introduction You are tired. Not the kind of tiredness that disappears after a good night’s sleep, but the kind that lives in your bones regardless of how much rest you get. You drag yourself through the week, survive on autopilot, and tell yourself this is just a busy season. That it will pass. That everyone …

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Life After Loss: Coping with the Emotional Impact of Widowhood

Posted by Improving Lives Counseling Services, Inc. | Depression

There are many scenarios in which a man or woman may wake up one morning to discover they are widowed. For some, it comes slowly over a period of time, while for others, it happens suddenly and unexpectedly. Though many say separation or divorce can feel the same, whether one is very young or very …

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Understanding Grief: How to Heal and Find Strength After Loss

Posted by Improving Lives Counseling Services, Inc. | Counseling, Depression

“Don’t cry for me, don’t shed a tear, the time I shared with you will always be. And when I’m gone, please carry on, don’t cry for me.” Lyrics from this song by CeCe Winans say what so many hear when they lose someone. Whether it be a spouse, partner, parent, child, or close friend, …

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Understanding Depression: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment

Posted by Improving Lives Counseling Services, Inc. | Depression

Are you, or someone you know, avoiding phone calls, failing to respond to the continuous ringing of a doorbell, or letting unopened mail pile up at the door? Is there a lack of interest in things once enjoyed or a refusal to attend school or go to work? Is a once clean home in disarray …

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