Early Signs of Holiday Depression and How Ketamine Therapy Can Support You
Holidays are something that, for so many of us, means getting to spend time with family and loved ones. In 2020, however, our everyday lives have been turned upside down in ways none of us could imagine. Holidays are different this year, harder than they typically may be for so many already that struggle during this time. Over 300,000 people in the US have lost a loved one due to COVID-19 and this may be their first year celebrating holidays without them.
Families that have lost jobs and income may be struggling to pay their bills, making it difficult to allow for extra money to buy gifts, travel to see family or celebrate the holidays in their typical way. So many of us have felt the impact of isolation and the fact we are all discouraged from traveling this holiday season and limiting contact with others outside of our household.
All of this combined is adding additional stress to our already everyday lives. It is important we stay in contact with our loved ones and family during this time as well as watching out for ourselves and recognizing early signs that may show we are experiencing depression.
Signs of early depression include:
- Feeling lonely
- Difficulty concentrating
- Feeling angry or irritable
- Sleeping less or much more than you typically would
- Lack of pleasure or losing interest in activities/hobbies you typically enjoy
- Feelings of fatigue or exhaustion
- Trouble making decisions
- Isolating from various forms of communication
If you or your loved one is struggling with any of these signs of depression, Ketamine Wellness Centers is always here to help. Since 2011, KWC has treated depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, suicidality, and chronic pain with ketamine infusion therapy. We are here to help you reach your goals on your journey to wellness. To request further information or additional support, please call us at 855-KET-WELL or fill out this inquiry form and a patient liaison will be sure to reach out to you.
Deanna Frazier is the Clinical Administrator at Ketamine Wellness Centers – Chicago
Deanna Frazier is the Clinical Administrator at Ketamine Wellness Centers – Chicago
