Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and Trent

Episode 74: Steps to Stopping Depression

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Episode 74: Steps to Stopping Depression

 

Recognize the signs

 
  • Mood: anxiety, apathy, general discontent, guilt, hopelessness, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, mood swings, or sadness
  • Behavioral: agitation, excessive crying, irritability, restlessness, or social isolation
  • Sleep: early awakening, excess sleepiness, insomnia, or restless sleep
  • Whole body: excessive hunger, fatigue, or loss of appetite
  • Cognitive: lack of concentration, slowness in activity, or thoughts of suicide
  • Weight: weight gain or weight loss
  • Also common: poor appetite or repeatedly going over thoughts

     

    Be proactive - decide to do something

     

    Call a lifeline - call on another minister you trust

     

    Be a lifeline - recognize that other ministers are dealing with this 

     

    Remember your staff and volunteers are having the same struggles

     

    Remember your spouse -

    • plan a special date for them
  • write them a card or letter to let them know how much you appreciate them

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