Depression Treatment in Atlanta
Life is full of struggle. Everyone experiences difficult times where feelings of sadness can become overwhelming. Dealing with a divorce, the death of a loved one or a debilitating injury can be destabilizing. However, there are many who suffer from daily bouts of sadness and depression even when their life seems to be going well. These strong emotions can come from out of nowhere, and without obvious causes. Struggling with depression can make getting through the day a challenge, particularly for individuals who have a lot of responsibilities. For men and women who have a demanding career, or have children and loved ones depending on them, coping with depression can feel impossible to manage. If feelings of depression and anxiety are taking over your life, it may be time to invest in professional depression treatment. At Foundation Psychiatry, we provide quality, holistic psychotherapy and depression treatment in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Tumeh is an experienced, board certified psychiatrist who has helped many Atlanta area families and individuals successfully treat and manage mental illness. Are you interested in comprehensive Atlanta depression treatment for yourself or a loved one? If you live in Atlanta, Brookhaven, Buckhead, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs or any nearby Metro Atlanta community, contact our office today to find out more about our services or to schedule an appointment.
Causes of Depression
It’s estimated that over 15 million Americans suffer from at least one episode of depression annually. Depression can be triggered by a wide range of causes such as unexpected tragic events, hormonal imbalances, side effects from medications, improper nutrition or diet, accumulation of toxins, illness, chronic pain and psychological disorders. Symptoms arrive in many forms including:
Feelings of Emptiness or Chronic Pessimism
Persistent Sense of Worthlessness, Powerlessness or Guilt
Extreme Lethargy and Fatigue.
Inability to Focus or Concentrate.
Fluctuations in Weight Due to Overeating or Loss of Appetite.
Suicidal or Homicidal Thoughts
Insomnia or Difficulty Getting Out of Bed in the Morning
Physical Symptoms like Digestive Issues, Chronic Pain and Headaches.
Atlanta Depression Treatment
How Can Professional Depression Treatment Help?
When you choose Foundation Psychiatry for your Atlanta depression treatment, you will begin to heal from anxiety, depression and other mental illnesses. We will conduct a clinical evaluation to determine the underlying causes. You will be given a treatment plan that considers all factors so you can receive the most comprehensive care possible. By integrating psychotherapy, medication, mindset development, meditation and other healthy coping skills, you can find a pathway to freedom that’s tailored to your unique needs and circumstances.
Are You Looking for Quality Depression Treatment in Atlanta, Georgia?
To truly heal the psyche, many factors must be addressed. A persons psychological, biological, spiritual, moral and social states must be balanced and well-integrated. These core guiding principles are key to having a strong foundation, and is the focus of Foundation Psychiatry’s guiding philosophy. When you’re ready for comprehensive Atlanta depression treatment, call Foundation Psychiatry. Dr. Tumeh has dedicated his career to helping Atlanta area residents find healthy ways to treat mental illness. If you’re ready to start your healing journey, contact our office today and schedule an appointment for integrative depression treatment in Atlanta, GA.
People with depression can experience low mood, negative outlook on themselves and life, diminished energy and concentration, difficulty falling or staying asleep, changes in appetite and even thoughts of being better off dead. Anxiety can be just as debilitating and ranges in symptoms from specific phobias or panic attacks to generalized anxiety, i.e. a “worrier” about everything. Obsessive-compulsive Disorder and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder are also associated with significant anxiety. At Foundation psychiatry, you will find relief from your depression, anxiety or other psychiatric symptoms. At your initial evaluation, a thorough clinical evaluation will be conducted to get a good understanding of what exactly you are struggling with. A treatment plan and goals will be developed with the psychiatrist and will consist of a combination of psychotherapy (i.e. “talk therapy”), and medications when necessary. At Foundation Psychiatry, you will develop the mindset and coping skills necessary to overcome your struggles. When helpful, we will also train you in the practice of Mindfulness Meditation.
Posted by Avril James, April 4, 2017
Are You Too Busy to Meditate?
While we may be aspiring for inner peace, there's no denying our everyday lives are hectic. In fact, an aspect of mindfulness is acknowledging busyness—as opposed to denying it.
With heightened mindfulness (fully paying attention to whatever is happening in our lives in a nonjudgmental manner) we develop discernment—the ability to know if our myriad of activities is serving us or reducing our quality of life.
Through mindfulness-increasing practices, such as meditation, we increase our executive function to know which tasks need to be prioritized. We also develop discrimination to know when we need a break and quiet repose.
Recently, I had to make a choice to cleave one of my activities. My time is short and precious. It was a sacrifice; but, soon after, I felt lighter. I made this choice from a place of deeper knowing—an awareness, I believe, was cultivated through meditation.
According to the Yoga Tradition, this intuition is obtained by an aspect of the mind called, the Buddhi—it shares an etymological root with Buddha. The Buddhi is privy to higher wisdom which is revealed during contemplation and silence. Like the conscience, The Buddhi’s job is to guide us to make wise decisions.
The Tradition explains further, meditation is prescribed to dust our mental lens, so the Buddhi can perceive the truth. Then a practitioner makes purposeful decisions—not reflexive reactions from emotions gone amok.
This control does not render us emotionless. In fact, this skill allows us to channel emotions creatively. Properly harnessed emotions can be used to solve problems and catalyze behavioral change. Furthermore, when we are swayed, we have resilience. We can see the forest for the trees and recover more quickly.
None of the aforementioned benefits require retirement to a Himalayan cave. The most important factor is desire—the desire to attain more awareness, the desire to attain this mental and emotional fortitude.
Start simply; meditating is like working out. In the beginning, a little goes a long way! You must build up your “meditation muscles”.
When you wake up in the morning, before you begin your tasks, splash a little cold water on your face. Next, sit tall and comfortably. For about a minute, mentally scan and survey your physical body. Then, for about a minute, take some deep slow breaths. Finally, shift your attention to one space—the bridge between the nostrils is effective for steadying attention. For another minute or two, gently allow your attention to be on the feeling of the breath at this space. Let whatever rises in your mind to come forward. But, with gentle determination keep your attention on the feeling of the breath in the space.
Over time, or if you are feeling ambitious, you can repeat this process again at work—even in a bathroom stall. You can do it again before retiring. Nine minutes may change your life.
This is how I practice. I have two children, I'm a single mother, and I have a full-time job. I sit for a few minutes in the morning; then, I sit for a few minutes in the evening. Some sittings are blissful, sometimes it’s work just to be still. But, the benefits are evident when I have the resolve to stay calm during my daughter’s temper tantrum and when I can find peace in rush hour traffic. It’s not about being the Dalai Lama. It is about being able to live your own life skillfully. Speech Therapy Atlanta
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