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Monarch Wellness & Psychotherapy

Washington DC psychotherapy for help with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and marriage counseling.

Monarch Wellness & Psychotherapy

Phone: (202)656-3681

  • Home
    • About
    • What to expect in therapy
  • Monarch Wellness Clinicians
    • Dr. Dana Harron
    • Dr. Heather Hecht
    • Dr. Rashanta Bledman
    • Dr. Maury Joseph
  • Partner Workshop Series for EDs
  • Anxiety & Depression
    • Treatment for anxiety
    • Treatment for depression
  • Couples Counseling
    • Couples counseling
    • What to expect in couples counseling
    • Save your marriage from the pursuer/distancer dynamic
  • Eating disorders
    • Eating disorder treatment
    • Binge and compulsive overeating
    • Resources for food and eating related disorders
  • Groups
    • Sexual Assault Survivors Group
    • Women of Color Group

Uncategorized / June 15, 2016

Coping with chronic illness

Chronic illnessDo you live with a chronic condition such as Crohn’s, migraines, or IBS? Does somebody that you love face chronic illness?

Chronic symptoms can be debilitating and, in some cases, can be invisible to friends, family and co-workers. Pain, fatigue, anxiety, digestive issues, and other symptoms are not always visible to the naked eye.

Regardless of the severity of your condition, our goal is to help you live a full and meaningful life.

Chronic pain and illness can lead to depression

In some cases, the sense of loss, loneliness, and isolation that too often accompanies a chronic condition can lead to depression. In fact, depression is one of the most common complications of chronic illness.

If you recognize any of the signs of clinical depression, you should reach out for help. These signs include difficulty sleeping, loss of appetite, loss of interest in hobbies or activities, and overall lack of energy.

If you are depressed, consider treatment that includes therapy. In many cases, treatment for depression is most effective when medication and psychological therapy are used.

Focused healing for your emotional well being in the face of chronic illness

Therapy at Monarch Wellness & Psychotherapy will focus intensively on helping you heal. We will combine short term solutions with long term healing to confront difficult emotions that often exacerbate the challenges of living with a chronic illness. To find out more about what to expect in therapy, click here.

Help is available

We are here for you. To find out more about depression, click here.

Call for help today, or just fill out the contact form and click Send.

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