​Everyone feels low at some point in life, but if you have clinical depression, these feelings are constant. Depression is usually worst in the morning and may make it difficult to work, study, take care of yourself and enjoy your friends and favorite activities. At Blossom Holistic Health we can help you overcome these consuming feelings of dread and apathy.
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Symptoms of Depression

•  Fatigue or loss of energy
•  Feelings of worthlessness
•  Problems with focus and concentration; inability to make decisions
•  Insomnia or excessive sleeping
•  Lack of interest in things that are otherwise enjoyable
•  Withdrawal from others and social activiites
•  Psychomotor agitation (pacing, hand wringing, rubbing, inability to sit still}
•  Slowness (slowed or softened speech, slowed thinking, slowed movement)
•  Weight loss or gain
•  Thoughts of death or suicide
•  Anger and irritability, may include violence
•  Tearfulness
•  Decreased libido

Triggers of Depression

•  Grief because of a loss –this can be death of a loved one, loss of employment, loss of financial status, divorce, separation, etc.
•  Social isolation and loneliness
•  Life changes – moving, job change, graduation, retirement, birth of a child, children leaving the home, etc.
•  Personal conflicts in relationships
•  Physical, sexual, emotional abuse
•  Particular medications have depression listed as a possible side effect
•  Hormonal changes
•  Alcohol and drugs
•  Environmental Toxins
•  Habit of Negative thinking and Self-Talk
• General Depression Passed on to you- (inherited) you can clear it for you and generations back

​You can literally become "Programmed" to be depressed because of these things above.  Luckily you can also be reprogrammed subconsciously through energy work.  And reprogrammed consciously through Life Coaching. 
 
Depression is diagnosed based on symptoms, though there are medical disorders and medications that can contribute to depression. For example, women who have just given birth often experience postpartum depression which turns into clinical depression. High blood pressure, medications, hormone-altering drugs and stimulants are examples of drugs that can cause depression.

If you’re ready to beat depression, make a Free (over the phone) Buds to Blossoms Discovery Session with Amy Francis to see what the best plan for you would be in beating this.  Depression can be treated alternatively through a blended combination of life coaching, EFT and energy healing. It got her out of it and many of her clients as well. Appointments are over the phone or  in-office.  

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Most people worry some of the time, however, if you have Generalized Anxiety Disorder, worries and fears are so constant that they interfere with your capacity to work, play, and relax. You may worry about the same things that other people worry about: money, job, family problems. But, unlike others, your worry is unrelenting. At times, you may feel tense and anxious and won’t even know what you are worried about.

Symptoms of Generalized Anxiety include:
 Worry that disrupts your job, activities, or social life
 Uncontrollable worry
 Muscle tension, aches, soreness
 Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
 Stomach problems, nausea, and/or diarrhea
 Jumpiness or feeling unsteady
 Edginess or restlessness
 Easily tired
 Irritability
 Feelings of dread
 Inability to relax
 Problems with focus and concentration – your mind may be “going blank”
 Particular fears

​Anxiety-reducing lifestyle changes include:

• Eliminating caffeine and sugar
• Exercising
• Improving your diet
• Get help and support from family and friends 
• Get support from a professional (Specializing Therapist, Life Coach, Energy Practioner)
• Practice meditation and deep breathing exercises
• Relaxing activities (walking, listening to music, petting your dog or cat, taking a warm bath, sitting outside in good weather, going for a drive)

Generalized anxiety is often accompanied by depression, substance abuse, weight gain or loss, and physical problems. Therapy is a key component of treatment for Generalized Anxiety. Medications may be helpful but Therapy has been shown to be as effective as medication and free of adverse reactions. Changing unhealthy thinking patterns and releasing emotional and mental baggage may take time and effort, but will be well worth the improvement in your overall well-being.

Have H.O.P.E, which really means: Hold On, Pain Ends.  I have come out from the other side and have seen many of my clients come out of this as well. Take a deep breath and relax your face.  Yes, you read that right.  Relax your face.  We hold more tension there than we realize. Also remember what Bob Marley says: Everything is gonna be alright.
Where you are at, is where you are at, and that's ok.  You're learning something powerful in this experience, even though you may not feel it in this moment.  Many Hugs! Amy Francis