Depression and Anxiety in Nashville, IN

At Blue Elk Family Clinic, we understand how life's challenges can often seem overwhelming, relationships can feel unfulfilling or even unhealthy, and mood swings and stress can seem to come out of nowhere. When feelings of sadness and distress have become part of your life, it may be helpful to seek out a licensed mental health counselor for professional support. Depression is a feeling of deep, overwhelming sadness or despondency. Anxiety is a feeling of agitation or distress that negatively impacts your ability to feel settled, calm, or focused, often shutting out other emotions. These can be the result of a chemical imbalance, life circumstances, or a combination. Misty Sanchez, LMHC-A diagnoses and treats these conditions, along with bipolar disorder, which involves a personality that can involve depression and manic, out-of-control tendencies, or a vacillation between the two, sometimes also presenting with psychosis symptoms, like visions or delusional thinking. These conditions are very serious but can be treated with the help of expert mental health professionals, like Misty, who can be reached at our Nashville, IN location.

At Blue Elk Family Clinic, our personalized approach to treating depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder offers a number of benefits. Misty Sanchez, LMHC-A, will work with you to identify the root causes of the symptoms affecting your life. We provide a safe, supportive environment where you are free to explore your emotional landscape. Misty will listen to you and work with you by providing education, coping skills, or medication if necessary. The greatest benefit of counseling at Blue Elk Family Clinic is that every treatment program is customized to your unique needs to help you achieve a more positive and healthy quality of life.

Misty offers a number of therapeutic options for treating bipolar, depression, and anxiety. Together, we can build a full-scope treatment plan that meets your individual needs. This plan can include:

• Mental health counseling services
• Behavioral medication management
• Educating you about how to avoid episode triggers
• Lifestyle modifications, including diet, exercise, and activities
• Virtual conferences to check in with our team

How common are depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder?

According to the NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health):

• More than 16 million U.S. adults may suffer from depression
• Anxiety may affect as many as 40 million adults in America
• Just over 4% of adults may experience bipolar disorder at some point in their life

What are the symptoms of depression?

• Sadness or despair
• Feelings of hopelessness or emptiness
• Irritability
• Outbursts of anger or hostility
• Frustration
• Loss of interest
• Sleeping problems
• Loss of appetite

What are the symptoms of anxiety?

• Rapid heart rate
• Nervousness, restlessness, or feeling tense
• Panic, sense of impending doom
• Sweating and/or trembling
• Feeling tired or weak
• Difficulty concentrating
• Rapid breathing

What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder?

During manic episodes:

• Racing thoughts and rapid speech
• Unusual, abnormally excessive elation or energy
• Grandiose thinking or thoughts
• A marked decrease in the need for sleep
• Hypersexuality
• Poor decision making

During depressive episodes:

• Intense feelings of sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness
• Loss of interest
• Loss of appetite
• Sleep problems (insomnia or sleeping too much)
• Fatigue, loss of energy
• Suicidal thoughts
• Difficulty concentrating

At Blue Elk Family Clinic, we are here for you. Misty Sanchez, LMHC-A wants to be a resource and partner for you as you walk the journey toward health and wholeness. Call us today in Nashville, IN to schedule a consultation. Whether this is your first experience with bipolar, depression, or anxiety, or if you have lived with any of these conditions for a long time, let a trusted, highly professional supporter give you hope.