Mrs.
Reena Tripathi
AnxietyDepressionStress
16+ years experience
New Delhi , Delhi
Condition Guide
Depression
Find support for low mood, numbness, exhaustion, and loss of motivation.
Overview
Depression is more than a brief period of sadness. It can affect mood, interest, energy, sleep, appetite, concentration, movement, and the ability to manage everyday responsibilities. People can experience depression differently, including as numbness, irritability, guilt, physical discomfort, or withdrawal rather than obvious sadness. A clinician considers the number, duration, and impact of symptoms and checks for other explanations, including medical conditions, medicines, substance use, grief, or bipolar-spectrum symptoms. A page like this cannot diagnose depression.
Important medical informationThe signs on this page can have different causes. Only a qualified health professional can assess or diagnose you. Do not start, stop, or change prescribed treatment based on this guide.
How Therapy Helps
Treatment is tailored to severity, personal preference, and medical history. Evidence-based options can include psychotherapy, such as CBT or interpersonal therapy, and medication prescribed and monitored by a qualified clinician when indicated. Therapy may focus on manageable activity, connection, sleep and routine, and kinder responses to self-criticism. If you have thoughts of suicide, self-harm, or feel unable to stay safe, do not wait for an online appointment: call 112 in India, go to the nearest emergency department, or contact immediate crisis support.
Common Signs & Symptoms
You might be experiencing one or more of these symptoms:
Persistent sadness, emptiness, numbness, or feeling emotionally shut down
Losing interest in people, hobbies, work, or things that used to matter
Low energy, slowed movement, brain fog, or difficulty getting out of bed
Changes in sleep, appetite, weight, concentration, or daily routine
Feeling hopeless, worthless, guilty, irritable, or like a burden
Pulling away from loved ones even when part of you wants support
About this guide
Published by the TherapyHelps editorial teamLast updated: This guide provides educational information and does not replace an individual diagnosis or emergency care.Urgent support: If you or someone else is in immediate danger, at risk of self-harm, or experiencing a medical emergency, call 112 in India or go to the nearest emergency department. Do not rely on TherapyHelps as your only source of urgent help.
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Specialized Therapists
Our qualified counselors and mental health professionals with experience supporting Depression.
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Dr. Basant Singh
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10+ years experience
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Consultant Psychologist
Priyanka Saha
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8+ years experience
Kolkata, West Bengal
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