Clinton Township Newsletter

1 9 J u l y 2 0 1 5 Carol Beder's • Jewelry • Gifts • Vintage Treasures • Womens & Infants Clothing • Cottage Furnishings & Accessories • Personal Care Products • Baby Accessories & Gifts T h e D i f f e r e n c e B e T w e e n S a D n e S S a n D D e p r e S S i o n By Lyn Siegel MSW, MPH, LCSW Depression and sadness are not the same. While sadness is a reaction to difficult life events and is a painful emotion, it is only one of the symptoms of depression. Sadness is a natural emotion or feeling that occurs when we experience negative events. We feel sadness over the loss of a relationship, our hopes and dreams, or a material object. Some or most of our energy is drained and we feel empty depending on the level of sadness that we are experiencing. It is good to express sadness shortly after we experience it. Deny- ing it or not expressing our sadness can mean it will take a much longer time to emotionally heal and can put us at risk for depression. When we are sad a lot of our energy is drained. Admitting that we are sad about something will usually shorten the time it takes to get through sadness. Not expressing it and ruminating about what we are sad about usually means a much longer time for healing. Also, if we ruminate about it and burden other people with our sadness we can easily get stuck in our sadness and move into a depressed state. In order to emotionally heal from sadness, it is important to notice where and how you feel in your body. Try to figure out where you feel it in your body and then ask yourself, "How does the sadness feel in my body? Does it feel angry, weak, empty, heavy etc?" Profound sadness may require professional help. Depression includes sadness but also brings more complicated physical and emotional symptoms including loss of interest in activi- ties, hopelessness, negative thinking, disinterest in activities, weight loss or gain, insomnia, oversleeping, agitation, feelings of worthless- ness or excessive guilt, recurrent thoughts of death, and anger. A combination of psychotherapy and antidepressants can usually help to get through both extreme sadness and depression in a shorter time. For a free consultation, contact Lyn Siegel MSW, MPH, LCSW: 908.586.3254, email: lynsiegel@embarqmail.com • 50 Beaver Avenue, Annandale NJ 08801. www.ClintonTherapist.citymax.com. 1 7 T h a N N u a l a N d e r S o N h o u S e g o l f o u T i N g a h u g e S u C C e S S On June 1, Anderson House, a Turning Point program, raised over $38,000 by hosting their 17th Annual Golf Outing at Stanton Ridge Golf & Country Club. Anderson House is a halfway house program in Hunterdon County for New Jersey women recovering from alcoholism, drug addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Anderson House wishes to thank its major sponsors: Platinum Sponsors, Russ Smith of NCS Technologies and Michael and Zachary Conway of Conway Wealth Group at Summit Financial Resources, Gold Sponsors, John Mar- tineau of Insurance Compliance Agency, and Keith and Dawn Rich- ardson, Goodie Bag Sponsor, Evan Squire of Somerville Aluminum, and Dinner Sponsors, Kristen Beattie of Investors Bank, and Ms. Andrea Kaum. For more informtion about Anderson House, please visit online at: www.andersonhouse.org or call: 908.534.5818. An- derson House is located at: 532 County Road 52, Whitehouse Station. C o m p l i m e N T a r y C u T a N d S T y l e a T r e f i N e ! Refine Day Spa + Salon | 33 Main Street | Clinton Receive a complimentary cut and style at Refine Day Spa with your first time color service. This fantastic offer is valued at $28! See our ad in this month's Newsletter for details. Specializing in anti-aging skin care and healing hair care treatments, Refine Day Spa caters to a discerning clientele seeking to DISCOVER FLAWLESS SKIN + BEAUTIFUL HAIR™. Our boutique spa setting is warm, welcoming and designed to provide a luxurious, relaxing experience. Personalized attention, highly professional service and a collaborative approach ensure the excellent results you expect – right in the heart of downtown Clinton! Services include: Anti-Aging Facials | Massage Therapy | Hair Styling & Coloring | Mani + Pedi |Waxing. www.RefineDaySpa.com Call us today to book your appointment! 908.238.1300. With any first time color service. $ 28 value. Offer cannot be combined with other offers. Coupon must be presented to redeem the offer. Offer expires 7/31/15 Cell: 908.303.2783 Clinton Office: 908.735.8140 Email: Lynn@LynnPorterRealtor.com www.LynnPorterRealtor.com Lynn Porter, Realtor Accredited Staging Professional (ASP) Helping Homeowners and Investors Maximize Their Real Estate Investments Since 1998.

• Cover