What is depression?
Depression goes beyond feeling sad on occasion. It is a predominantly negative mood state that can last months or even years, in which you are unable to answer the questions: "what do I want, who am I and where am I going?" It acts as an anchor in the past that prevents you from developing in the present, ultimately making it impossible to picture yourself in the future.
Depression is not simply "feeling sad". It is a condition that can last months or years and profoundly affects mood, thinking and daily life. With the right support, recovery is possible.
Signs
Depression presents itself in very different ways. These are the most frequent indicators we see in practice that suggest it may be time to seek support:
- Symptoms last a long time (months or years) and do not improve.
- Depression seriously interferes with work, studies or relationships.
- Complete loss of interest and pleasure in everything.
- Strong feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness or thoughts of death.
- Extreme fatigue, sleep problems or severely disrupted appetite.
- Complete withdrawal and the feeling that "I can no longer cope alone".
How we work at PSINCRO
For all conditions, but especially for depression, we focus on your story beyond diagnostic labels and judgements, understanding how you got here, who you are and what you want.
We work on recurring negative thoughts, the tendency to withdraw and the loss of meaningful activities — the three pillars that usually keep depression active.
Step by step, in an agreed manner, we move from disorder and chaos towards a life in which suffering has acquired meaning and is therefore worth living.
When to seek help?
If you have been feeling this way for more than two weeks, if the distress is interfering with your work, relationships or daily life, or if the sense that "there is no solution" is starting to take hold, it is time to talk to close family or trusted friends. If the feelings persist for another week or two, it is a good moment to consider starting therapy. Depression responds well to treatment. With the right support, recovery is possible.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Depression is a treatable condition, not a permanent one. With the right therapeutic support — and in some cases with pharmacological help — most people recover and learn to recognise the factors that trigger it.
It varies depending on the person and the intensity of the episode. Some processes resolve in a few months; others require more time. What matters is taking the first step and working at a pace adapted to you.
Sadness is temporary and responds to everyday or life events. Depression persists for more than a month, may not improve with time and affects several areas of life. If in doubt, a first session is precisely the right place to explore what is happening.