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Depression is common, but nonetheless, terrible. Many suffer needlessly because they don't recognize the experience as illness. If you feel down more often than you feel up, if you cry often or frequently think of death or suicide, please call (415) 261-2989 or email me

If you're still not sure, read over this list of symptoms. If you have been experiencing five or more of the below symptoms for more than two weeks, if suicide is a serious concern, or if the symptoms are severe enough to interfere with a daily routine clinical depression is a likely culprit.

* Persistent sad, anxious or "empty" mood

* Sleeping too much or too little; middle-of-night or early-morning waking

* Reduced appetite and weight loss, or increased appetite and weight gain

* Loss of pleasure and interest in activities once enjoyed, including sex

* Irritability, restlessness

* Persistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment (such as chronic pain or digestive disorders)

* Difficulty concentrating, remembering or making decisions

* Fatigue or loss of energy

* Feeling guilty, hopeless or worthless

* Thoughts of death or suicide

Don't lose another day. Regular meetings with a qualified therapist can banish the shadows and help you create a life worth living. Call (415) 261-2989 or email me to set up an initial appointment.