At The Refuge, we believe that recovery depends on treating the addiction or destructive behavior as well as resolving the underlying PTSD and trauma. Whether it is drugs and alcohol, sex, gambling, cutting, depression, eating disorder or any number of the other destructive behaviors and process addictions, these behaviors become the way to handle the pain associated with the PTSD and trauma. Therefore, The Refuge treats both the addiction and the trauma and PTSD, so clients can embrace recovery and leave in a healthier state of life. Please click the tabs below to view a list of process addictions and emotional disorders that The Refuge treats.

Depression

Depression (also known as major depressive disorder) is a serious medical condition that can impact the way you feel and act towards others. Statistically speaking, 1 out of every 14 adults suffers from some form of depression. Depression can be defined as; a state of low mood that prolongs over a period of time that can affect a person's thoughts, feelings, behavior, and physical well-being. Many people with depression feel that life is no longer worth living. They may feel hopeless, like there's "no way out". Depression is also considered the "gateway" diagnosis to many other mental disorders and unhealthy behaviors. If depression goes untreated it can lead to substance abuse and suicide.

At The Refuge, our clinicians know that depression is often the result of underlying Trauma/PTSD that a person has been suffering from for many years. Often these clients have gone through many treatment programs but never addressed the Trauma/PTSD which is causing their depression. Depression can be challenging to treat. Symptoms that remain after initial antidepressant treatment are known as "unresolved symptoms." If you're still living with unresolved symptoms of depression even after taking an antidepressant for at least six weeks, you may need something more. Talk to your doctor about additional treatment options.

Symptoms of Depression: hopelessness, helplessness, weight changes, self-loathing, reckless behavior, unexplained aches and pains, sleep changes, loss of energy, anger, negative thoughts, loss of energy, changes in sleep, isolation and hygienic decomposition.

If you identify with several of the following signs and symptoms, and they won't go away, you may be suffering from clinical depression.

• Can't sleep or you sleep too much?
• Can't concentrate or find that previously easy tasks are now difficult?
• Feel hopeless and helpless?
• Can't control your negative thoughts, no matter how much you try?
• Have you lost your appetite or you can't stop eating?
• Are you more irritable, short-tempered, or aggressive than usual?
• Are you consuming more alcohol than normal or engaging in other reckless behavior?
• Do you have thoughts that life is not worth living (Seek help immediately if this is the case)?

For more information about our treatment program please call 1-866-473-3843 or email us with the contact form to the right.
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