Depression: Is typically characterized by a pervasive low mood, low self esteem, and loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities. When you are depressed everyone around you is depressed. Depression is a serious illness that affects a person's family, work or school life, sleeping and eating habits, and general health; its impact on functioning and well-being has been equated to that of chronic medical conditions such as diabetes.
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These are a few symptoms of depression.

It is a biological illness that affects millions of people each year. It is due to a chemical imbalance in your brain hormones called serrotim and __, ___. It is not a personal weakness or a condition that can be willed or wished away. There is no blood test to diagnose this condition. It can be successfully treated. There are a variety of treatments that we offer at SFMA some of those options are:

Therapy

We offer one on one counseling with Dr. Karana Fairley. She is a board certified Family Practice Physician whose passion is to be a “Life Coach.”

A Life Coach is a personal counselor who can assist you through nearly any event in your life from a career change to a devastating life challenge such as death or divorce in your family. Coaching teaches you how to balance your relationship’s with family and friends as well as your career so that it does not over whelm you on a day to day basis. Coaching helps you learn better communication skills for personal growth. Counseling does not have to be with a stranger you do not know or trust. It does not have to be with a Psychiatrist, who mainly deals with medication management to help you feel better. Instead counseling with a life coach can help you get through those life stressors that push you over the edge. If you would like to visit with her to begin your journey to better mental health please call and make your life coaching appointment with Dr. Fairley.

Another option for treatment of depression is Natural Supplements. Many of us have heard of St. Johns Wart for help with depression. Although it is helpful when dealing with depression we recommend safer and more proven agents such as:

5-HTP
This is a naturally occurring amino acid which is a precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin. If you remember that is one of the hormones which are imbalanced in depression. This could be a good medication to help you with your depression. Call to visit with anyone of our providers to see if this is the best option for your situation.

Neurolink
One of the most potent brain neurotransmitter (serotonin, doparium, and GABA) hormone supplements. Depression can cause you to have a decrease memory and concentration. It is supplement that will also help with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD.)

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