Depression Therapist in Bergen County

Are you seeking an Depression Therapist in Bergen County? Therapy for depression treatment is a highly effective approach to address depression disorders. Many individuals may not fully understand what depression disorder entails. Depression disorders are prevalent emotional conditions, affecting approximately twenty million people in the United States alone. Depression can significantly interfere with daily activities, such as communication and social interactions. As depression primarily involves the subconscious brain, it is crucial to seek professional therapy to effectively treat this psychological disorder. Therapy for depression and depression offers valuable tools and techniques to reduce depression and alleviate symptoms of depression. Through therapy, individuals can achieve a state of relaxation, enabling them to focus on positive thoughts and experiences.

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Meet Dr. Rasid

Dr. Imran is one of the world's foremost physicians. He is a board-certified therapist who has received training in the United States, Canada, and Europe. He is the only MD and PhD in the state of New Jersey who uses several techniques and modalities of therapy. Dr. Rasid spent the first 18 years of his career as a physician working in different hospitals in Europe, successfully treating patients with pain and stress disorders. While serving in that capacity, Dr. Rasid became aware of medicine's limits in dealing with pain and stress.

OUR FIRST STEP IS TO DETERMINE AND IDENTIFY VARIOUS TYPES OF DEPRESSION. WE MUST DISTINGUISH BETWEEN:

MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER

Do you experience persistent sadness or a lack of interest or pleasure in daily activities? Is there a significant weight loss or gain, insomnia or hypersomnia, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness, or thoughts of death or suicide?

PERSISTENT DEPRESSIVE DISORDER (DYSTHYMIA)

Have you been feeling depressed for most of the day, for more days than not, for at least two years? Do you experience low self-esteem, lack of energy, difficulty concentrating, and changes in sleep and appetite?

SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER (SAD)

Do you experience depressive symptoms that occur seasonally, typically in the fall and winter months when there is less natural sunlight?

PSYCHOTIC DEPRESSION

Have you experienced severe depression accompanied by psychotic symptoms, such as hallucinations or delusions?

POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION

Are you a new mother experiencing overwhelming sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion, making it difficult to care for yourself or your baby?

BIPOLAR DISORDER

Do you alternate between periods of depression and periods of mania, characterized by elevated mood, increased energy, and impulsive behavior?

ATYPICAL DEPRESSION

Do you experience mood reactivity, where your mood brightens in response to positive events, along with symptoms like increased appetite, weight gain, excessive sleep, or a sensation of heaviness in the limbs?

SITUATIONAL DEPRESSION

Are you experiencing depressive symptoms in response to a specific stressful situation or life event?

DOUBLE DEPRESSION

Do you have both major depressive episodes and persistent depressive disorder, resulting in a combination of acute and chronic depressive symptoms?

Please consider these types of depression and the associated symptoms. Identifying the specific type is crucial for effective treatment.

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