Depression

If you are constantly feeling sad, having loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed, or even feeling suicidal, you may have Depression.  Depression is a common medical illness that has a negative effect on how you feel, the way you think and how you act. The good news is that there is treatment available for depression. The first step is identifying depression. NP McIntosh will carefully listen to your symptoms and recommend treatments according to your unique need. Severe depression can reduce an individual’s ability to fully function at work and at home. 

NP McIntosh will help you identify, understand, and improve depression symptoms such as: 

• Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed

• Changes in appetite — weight loss or gain unrelated to dieting

• Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much

• Loss of energy or increased fatigue

• Feeling worthless or guilty

• Difficulty thinking, concentrating or making decisions

• Thoughts of death or suicide

• Lose pleasure in life

• Have aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems that don’t go away or get better with treatment

• Have sad, anxious, or "empty" feelings