As Texas is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 it is normal to feel both depressed and anxious. Depression could be caused by sadness that so many people are sick and dying or that it is recommended that we go back into quarantine and social distance to deal with the latest surge. There also might be anger and sadness that family members and friends are not doing these things or refusing to get vaccinated which makes you worry about their health and safety.

There’s a lot of information out there about depression. And there are many excellent sources that provide useful information, especially if you are just realizing that you have depression. However, myths still exist about depression that make you believe what you are experiencing isn’t real.

There’s no doubt that depression has been rising in the U.S. due to the pandemic.

These uncertain times have left all of us feeling worn down and exhausted. There is always the risk of getting sick or passing on COVID-19 unwittingly to someone you love and care about.