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But unfortunately, if you’re a woman, you’re at higher risk for developing depression: approximately **twice as many** women are... 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In short, depression can impact our friendships. Since the symptoms of depression include a lack of energy, a drain on your enthusiasm,... [![A woman looking out a window with her hand over her mouth in a sad expression of depression.](https://reallifecounseling.us/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Depression.jpg?width=365&name=Depression.jpg) ](https://reallifecounseling.us/blog/depression-and-women) ## [Depression is the Leading Reason Women Seek Counseling – and it’s OK!](https://reallifecounseling.us/blog/depression-and-women) Depression is a leading reason women seek counseling.  Women are twice as likely to have depression, and symptoms of depression, as men of the same age. 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[![A person with brown hair and brown eyes looking sideways at the camera against a light pink background](https://reallifecounseling.us/hs-fs/hubfs/A%20person%20with%20brown%20hair%20and%20brown%20eyes%20looking%20sideways%20at%20the%20camera%20against%20a%20light%20pink%20background.png?width=365&name=A%20person%20with%20brown%20hair%20and%20brown%20eyes%20looking%20sideways%20at%20the%20camera%20against%20a%20light%20pink%20background.png) ](https://reallifecounseling.us/blog/depression-impact-life) ## [The Effects of Depression & the Impact on Your Life](https://reallifecounseling.us/blog/depression-impact-life) ## Depression – The Impact on Your Life The effects of depression and the impact on your life is real and nothing to be ashamed of. When you are depressed, life can feel dull and bleak. Colors that are... [![A person silhouetted by sunset sits on a rock with their head down and their hands hanging loosely in a sign of defeat. Clouds gather in the distance.](https://reallifecounseling.us/hs-fs/hubfs/A%20person%20silhouetted%20by%20sunset%20sits%20on%20a%20rock%20with%20their%20head%20down%20and%20their%20hands%20hanging%20loosely%20in%20a%20sign%20of%20defeat.%20Clouds%20gather%20in%20the%20distance.png?width=365&name=A%20person%20silhouetted%20by%20sunset%20sits%20on%20a%20rock%20with%20their%20head%20down%20and%20their%20hands%20hanging%20loosely%20in%20a%20sign%20of%20defeat.%20Clouds%20gather%20in%20the%20distance.png) ](https://reallifecounseling.us/blog/coping-depression-anxiety) ## [Coping with Depression and Anxiety: Movement & Spirituality](https://reallifecounseling.us/blog/coping-depression-anxiety) One of the most noticeable traits of depression is lethargy, or as one clinician put it, the “emotional flu.” Like the flu, when you feel depressed, you probably don’t want to move much. Yet, being... [![A man in a pensive pose with his head down and hands together on his lap against a cityscape with cars and people rushing through a crowded street.](https://reallifecounseling.us/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/UnderstandingGrief.jpg?width=365&name=UnderstandingGrief.jpg) ](https://reallifecounseling.us/blog/what-kind-of-doctor-should-i-see-for-depression) ## [What Kind of Doctor Should I See for Depression?](https://reallifecounseling.us/blog/what-kind-of-doctor-should-i-see-for-depression) Dealing with depression is hardly an easy journey, and it’s not one that you should take on alone. Trying to cure your symptoms without expert help is a recipe for relapse, but talking with your... 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