Depression & Generalized Anxiety

When Your Mind Won’t Let You Rest

You wake up exhausted, even after a full night’s sleep.

 Your brain runs endless loops of What ifs and Should haves, making it impossible to focus. 

Maybe you feel like you’re moving through quicksand—pushing yourself forward, but every step is heavy.

 Or maybe nothing feels wrong, exactly, but you can’t shake the sense that something is off. The tension in your chest, the tightness in your shoulders, the overwhelming urge to do everything and nothing at the same time.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. 

Depression and anxiety are two of the most common mental health conditions in the world, affecting millions of people across all walks of life (World Health Organization, 2023). And yet, when you’re in it, it can feel deeply isolating—like everyone else has figured out something you’ve somehow missed.

We’re here to remind you: you are not broken. Your brain is not the enemy. And healing is absolutely possible.

💡 You don’t have to wait until things feel unbearable. Reach out today and let’s start finding what works for you.

Depression: More Than Just Sadness

Depression isn’t just about feeling sad. It can look like:

• Feeling emotionally flat—like nothing really matters, good or bad.
• Losing interest in things you used to love, even when you want to care.
• Struggling to find the energy to do everyday tasks.
• Being overwhelmed by guilt, self-criticism, or feelings of worthlessness.
• Sleeping too much or not enough.
• Feeling like you’re too much for others or that they’d be better off without you.

Depression changes how the brain processes emotions, motivation, and decision-making (Kupfer et al., 2012). It’s not laziness, weakness, or something you can “snap out of”—it’s a neurobiological condition that deserves real support and care.

💡 If you’ve been struggling, you don’t have to do it alone. Let’s talk about what support looks like for you.

Generalized Anxiety: When Your Brain Won’t Stop Running

Anxiety isn’t just about worrying. It can feel like:

• Constant overthinking—running scenarios in your head on a loop.
• A nagging sense that you’ve missed something important.
• Feeling physically on edge—tight chest, tense muscles, stomach aches.
• Difficulty sleeping because your brain won’t quiet down.
• Needing to plan for every possible outcome just to feel safe.
• Overanalyzing past conversations and worrying you said the wrong thing.

Anxiety is the brain’s way of keeping you safe—it’s your nervous system sounding the alarm, even when there’s no real danger. 

But when that alarm won’t turn off, it can make even small decisions feel paralyzing. 

Research shows that chronic anxiety can actually rewire the brain, increasing activity in the amygdala (your brain’s fear center) and making it harder to regulate emotions (Shin & Liberzon, 2010).

💡 Anxiety doesn’t have to control your life. Let’s explore ways to quiet the noise.

Why Depression & Anxiety Often Show Up Together

If you struggle with both depression and anxiety, you’re not imagining things. 

Nearly 50% of people diagnosed with depression also experience an anxiety disorder (Kessler et al., 2005). 

They feed off each other—anxiety creates overwhelming worry, and when that worry becomes too exhausting to manage, depression takes over. It’s a cycle that can feel impossible to break.

The good news? Healing is absolutely possible. With the right support, you can learn to quiet the noise, break free from the heaviness, and start feeling like yourself again.

💡 If you feel stuck in the cycle, we can help. Schedule a consultation today.

How We Can Help

At Prism Integrated Health, we take a whole-person approach to depression and anxiety. That means:

✅ Nervous System Regulation – Teaching your brain and body how to shift out of survival mode so you can finally exhale.

✅ Cognitive & Somatic Therapy – Combining evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) with body-based interventions that actually help you feel safe.

✅ Practical, Actionable Support – Because knowing why you feel this way is helpful—but having real tools to manage it is life-changing.

✅ No Judgment, Just Understanding – You don’t have to prove your pain or justify your experience. We see you, and we’re here to help.

💡 Ready to try something different? Let’s find the right approach for you.

You Don’t Have to Do This Alone

We know that reaching out for support can feel daunting—especially when you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or unsure if things can actually get better. But if you’ve made it this far, consider this your sign: you don’t have to keep struggling on your own.

Healing is possible, and you deserve support that actually works.

💡 Let’s take the first step together. Schedule a consultation today.

References

• Kessler, R. C., Chiu, W. T., Demler, O., & Walters, E. E. (2005). Prevalence, severity, and comorbidity of 12-month DSM-IV disorders in the National Comorbidity Survey Replication. Archives of General Psychiatry, 62(6), 617–627.
• Kupfer, D. J., Frank, E., & Phillips, M. L. (2012). Major depressive disorder: New clinical, neurobiological, and treatment perspectives. The Lancet, 379(9820), 1045–1055.
• Shin, L. M., & Liberzon, I. (2010). The neurocircuitry of fear, stress, and anxiety disorders. Neuropsychopharmacology, 35(1), 169–191.
• World Health Organization (2023). Depression. Retrieved from https://www.who.int